HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-6322ALVIN F. de LEVIE
IDENTIFICATION No. 23245
SUITE 940 ATTORNEY FOR
PUBLIC LEDGER BUILDING
150 SOUTH INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
215-351-1100
FAX 215-351-0257
Derrick Brown
657 Cumberland Point Circle
Mechanicsburg, PA 170554
V.
Ellen Rabin
806 Riverview Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
PLAINTIFF
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DIVISION
TERM,
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CIVU ACTION COMPLAINT
"NOTICE"
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty
(20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written
appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court
your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are
warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice
for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
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 Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
"AVISO"
Le han demandado an corte. Si usted quiere defenderse contra las
demandas nombradas an las paginas siguientes, tiene viente (20) dias a
partir de recibir esta demanda y notificacion pars entablar personalmente o
por un abogado una comparecencia escrita y tambien para entablar con la
corte en forma escrita sus defensas y objeciones a las demandas contra
usted. Sea advisado que si usted no se defiende, el caso puede continuar
sin usted y la corte puede incorporar un juicio contra usted sin previo aviso
para conseguir el dinero demandado en el pleito o para conseguir cualquier
otra demanda o alivio solicitados por el demandante. Usted puede perder
dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted.
LISTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI LISTED NO TIENE ABOGADO (O NO TIENE
DINERO SLIFICIENTE PARA PAGAR A UN ABOGADO), VAYA EN PER-
SONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO LA OFICINA NOMBRADA ABAJO PARA
AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASSISTENCIA LEGAL.
ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROPORCIONARLE LA INFORMA ION SOBRE
CONTRATAR A UN ABOGADO
$I USTED NO TIENE DINERO UFI IENTE PARA PAGAR A UN
ABOGADO. ESTA OFI INA P 1FDE PROPORCIONAR E INFORMA ION
SQBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFRE EN ERVI IOS LE ALE A PERSONAS
QUE CUMPLEN LOS REQ I ITOS PARA 1N HONORARIO REDUCIDO O
NINGUN HONORARIO
ASSOCIACION DE LICENDIADOS DE FILADELFIA
SERVICIO DE REFENCIA E INFORMACION LEGAL
One Reading Center
Filadelfia, Pennsylvania 19107
Telefono: (215) 238-6333
Plaintiff is an individual citizen and resident of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania residing therein at the address set forth in the caption above.
2. Defendant Ellen Rabin is an individual citizen and resident of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania residing therein at the address set forth in the caption above.
.3. On or about November 9, 2004, Plaintiff was a pedestrian in the vicinity of the
West Shore Plaza, 1200 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA, when he was struck by a motor vehicle
owned and operated by Defendant.
4. The accident aforesaid was caused solely as a result of the negligence and
carelessness of the Defendant and not whatsoever due to the action or inaction of the Plaintiff.
All statutory requirement for the filing of this action have been fulfilled
6. Plaintiff by virtue of the fact that he is a pedestrian is deemed to be a full tort
Claimant as defined by the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law.
7. Plaintiff is deemed to have a serious and permanent injury.
8. As a result of the accident aforementioned, plaintiff sustained multiple injuries
including but not limited to injury to his arms, legs, back and neck; shock and injury to his nerves
and nervous system, some or all of which plaintiff has been advised are or may be permanent in
nature.
9. As a result of the aforesaid, plaintiff has undergone great physical pain and he will
continue to endure the same to his great detriment and loss.
10. As a result of the Defendants' negligence as aforesaid, Plaintiff has been obliged
to expend and incur large sums of money for medical attention and various purposes in an
attempt to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, and Plaintiff may be compelled to expend
and/or incur additional sums for such medical attention.
11. As a result of the Defendants' negligence, the Plaintiff was unable to attend to his
daily duties and occupation, thereby suffering a loss of earnings and/or impairment of earning
capacity, which plaintiff may continue to suffer for an indefinite time in the future.
12. Plaintiff has or may suffer severe loss because of expenses which have been or
may be reasonably incurred in obtaining ordinary and necessary services in lieu of those which
Plaintiff would have performed, not for income but for the benefit of himself.
13. The negligence of the Defendant consisted of the following:
a) Failing to have said motor vehicle under adequate and
proper control;
b) Operating said motor vehicle at a high and excessive rate of
speed under the circumstances;
C) Failing to use due caution in driving said motor vehicle
upon the highway;
d) Failing to take due note of the point and position of
Plaintiff upon the highway;
e) Failing to maintain an assured clear distance with plaintiff,
f) Failing to stop said motor vehicle;
g) Failing to warn plaintiff,
h) Violating the statutes and ordinances of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and the local Municipality where the
accident occurred pertaining to the operation of a motor
vehicle under the circumstances;
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff seeks a sum not in excess of Thirty Five Thousand ($35,000.00)
Dollars.
BY:
ALVIN F. de LEVIE, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
SS:
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA:
VERIFICATION
ALVIN F. de LEVIE, hereby states that he is the Attorney in this action and
verifies that the statements made in the foregoing CIVIL ACTION are true and correct to the best
of his knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands that the statements
therein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sect. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
ALVIN F. de LEVIE, ESQUIRE
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
ELLEN RABIN,
Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
V.
NO. 06-6322
ELLEN RABIN, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY
Kindly enter the Appearance of the undersigned, Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, of the
law firm of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., on behalf of the
Defendant, Ellen Rabin, in the above case.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.,I.,P.
By:
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unsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE
FOR APPEARANCE has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre-paid, this 17TH day of November, 2006.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE 41SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN,
Plaintiff,
V.
NO. 06-6322
CIVIL DIVISION
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
ELLEN RABIN,
Defendant.
TO: Plaintiff
You are hereby notified to file a written
Response to the enclosed Answer and
New Matter within twenty (20) days
From service hereof or a judgment
May be entered against you.
ummers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
V. NO. 06-6322
ELLEN RABIN, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, ELLEN RABIN, by and through her counsel,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire,
and files the following Answer and New Matter and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information
as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are denied
generally and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that on or about November
9, 2004, Plaintiff was a pedestrian in the vicinity of the West Shore Plaza, 1200 Market
Street, Lemoyne, PA. It is also admitted that the Defendant was operating a vehicle that
she owned at the date, time, and place identified. The remainder of the averments in
Paragraph 3 are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
4. Paragraph 4 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
5. Paragraph 5 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
6. Admitted.
7. Paragraph 7 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
8. Paragraph 8 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
9. Paragraph 9 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
10. Paragraph 10 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
11. Paragraph 11 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
12. Paragraph 12 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
13. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant
negligently operated her vehicle on the date, time, and place of the subject accident.
The remainder of the averments in Paragraph 13, and all of its subparts, state legal
conclusions to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response
is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ellen Rabin, asks this Honorable Court to enter
judgment in her favor and against the Plaintiff with costs and prejudice imposed.
NEW MATTER
14. The motor vehicle accident in controversy is subject to the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and this Defendant asserts, as affirmative
defenses, all rights, privileges and/or immunities accruing pursuant to said statute.
15. Some and/or all of Plaintiffs claims for damages are items of economic
detriment which are or could be compensable pursuant to either the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and/or other collateral sources and same may not be
duplicated in the present lawsuit.
16. This Defendant pleads any and all applicable statutes of limitation under
Pennsylvania Law as a complete or partial bar to any recovery by Plaintiff in this action.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ellen Rabin, respectfully requests this Honorable Court
enter judgment in her favor and against the Plaintiff with costs and prejudice imposed.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin . Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
VERIFICATION
Defendant verifies that she is the Defendant in the foregoing action; that the
foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon information which she has
furnished to her counsel and information which has been gathered by her counsel in the
preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is that of
counsel and not of the Defendant. Defendant has read the ANSWER AND NEW
MATTER and to the extent that the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon
information which she has given to her counsel, it is true and correct to the best of her
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the ANSWER AND
NEW MATTER is that of counsel, she has relied upon counsel in making this Affidavit.
Defendant understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER
AND NEW MATTER has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre-paid, this eday of December, 2006.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE $ SKEEL, L.L.P.
By;
Kevin D. such, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ALVIN F. de LEVIE, ESQUIRE
940 Public Ledger Building
150 S. Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
I.D. 23245
215-351-1100
215-351-0257 (Fax)
Derrick Brown
Plaintiff
V.
Ellen Rabin
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Attorney for Plaintiff
Civil Division
No: 06-6322
REPLY
Allegations contained in the New Matter of Defendant are hereby denied as conclusions
of law to which no further response is required pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure.
By:
ALVIN F. de LEVIE, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2006-06322 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BROWN DERRICK
VS
RABIN ELLEN
VALERIE WEARY , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
RABIN ELLEN the
DEFENDANT , at 1423:00 HOURS, on the 6th day of November , 2006
at 806 RIVERVIEW ROAD
LEMOYNE, PA 170,13 by handing to
REBECCA RABIN DAUGHTER
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs: So Answers:
Docketing 18.00
Service 14.08
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
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GL1 bL ALVIN DELEVIE
Sworn and Subscibed to By: ?j _ L=?
before me this day Deputy She ff
of A.D.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
MOTION TO COMPEL PLAINTIFF'S
ELLEN RABIN, DISCOVERY RESPONSES
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Jason P. Wrona, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #201538
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN,
Plaintiff,
V.
ELLEN RABIN,
Defendant.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 06-6322
(Jury Trial Demanded)
MOTION TO COMPEL
PLAINTIFF'S DISCOVERY RESPONSES
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Ellen Rabin, by and through her attorneys,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and files the following Motion to
Compel Plaintiff's Discovery Responses and in support thereof avers the following:
1. On December 8, 2006, Defendant served Plaintiff with Interrogatories and
Request for Production of Documents relative to the above-referenced matter. (A true
and correct copy of said correspondence is attached hereto as Exhibit "A").
2. In accordance with Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4009, Plaintiff's
Responses to Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents
should have been received by January 8, 2007.
3. On January 31, 2007, defense counsel forwarded a letter to Plaintiff's
counsel requesting that he respond to the outstanding discovery. (A true and correct
copy of said correspondence is attached hereto as Exhibit "B")
4. On February 16, 2007, defense counsel forwarded another letter to
Plaintiff's counsel requesting that he respond to the outstanding discovery. (A true and
correct copy of said correspondence is attached hereto as Exhibit "C")
5. To date, the Plaintiff's Answers to Interrogatories and Response to
Request for Production of Documents remain outstanding.
6. It is necessary for proper defense of this lawsuit that Plaintiff files full and
complete Responses to Defendant's discovery requests.
7. Accordingly, pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4019,
Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order directing
Plaintiff to provide Defendant with full and complete Answers and Responses to
Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents within twenty
(20) days of the Order.
8. Counsel for Defendant certifies that he has attempted contact with
Plaintiff's counsel in an effort to resolve this discovery dispute as set forth above.
However, despite such attempts by defense counsel, Plaintiff's discovery responses
remain outstanding.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ellen R. Rabin, respectfully requests this 'Honorable
Court enter an Order compelling Plaintiff to provide Defendant with full and complete
Answers and Responses to Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for Production of
Documents within twenty (20) of said Order.
Respectfully submitted,
nuth ers, cDonn?ll, Hudock,
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Kev . Rauch, Esquire
Jason P. Wrona, Esquire
Attorneys for Defendant,
Date: 5 146 T Ellen Rabin
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that the Motion to Compel Directed to Plaintiffs was served on the
following counsel by first class mail on thi? day of March, 2007.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEK, L.L.P.
By: 4- I A / `J fdkin D. Rauch, Esquire
Jason P. Wrona, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
December 8, 2006
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
RE: Brown v. Rabin
Our File No. 15055
Dear Mr. de Levie:
I am in receipt of your Complaint in the above-referenced matter. I respectfully
request a reasonable extension of time in which to file a responsive pleading. In the event
that I do not hear from you to the contrary, I will assume you have no objection.
Additionally, please find enclosed Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for
Production of Documents to the Plaintiff in the above-referenced matter. Kindly respond
to the same within the timeframe established by the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure.
Should you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact
me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Jason P. Wrona
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Enclosures
DEFENDANT'S
EXHIBIT
January 31, 2007
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
RE: Brown v. Rabin
Our File No. 15055
Dear Mr. de Levie:
Please be advised I am assisting Jason Wrona in the above-referenced matter. In
review of my file, I noticed that I have not received your client's Answers to Interrogatories
and Response to Request for Production of Documents. These discovery requests were
mailed to you on December 8, 2006. Kindly forward your client's discovery responses to
my office. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not
hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Erick V. Violago
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DEFENDANT'S
EXHIBIT
February 16, 2007
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
RE: Brown v. Rabin
Our File No. 15055
Dear Mr. de Levie:
Kindly forward your client's Answers to Interrogatories and Response to Request
for Production of Documents to my office in the above-referenced matter. These discovery
requests were mailed to you on December 8, 2006. 1 appreciate your prompt attention to
this matter.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not
hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Erick V. Violago
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DEFENDANrs
EXHIBIT
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW
ELLEN RABIN, DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL
Defendant. PLAINTIFF'S DISCOVERY RESPONSES
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
V.
NO. 06-6322
ELLEN RABIN, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL PLAINTIFF'S
DISCOVERY RESPONSES
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY
Kindly withdraw Defendant's Motion to Compel Plaintiffs Discovery Responses in
the above-captioned case.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & $KEEL, L.L.P/. )
By:
Kovin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE TO
WITHDRAW DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL PLAINTIFF'S DISCOVERY
RESPONSES has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail,
postage pre-paid, this day of 2007.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L,4.P.
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vin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ALVIN F. de LEVIE, ESQUIRE
940 Public Ledger Building
150 S. Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
I.D. 23245
215-351-1100
215-351-0257 (Fax)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Derrick Brown
Plaintiff
V. :
Ellen Rabin
Defendant
Civil Division
No: 06-6322
OBJECTIONS TO SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Plaintiff Derrick Brown objects to the proposed subpoena that is attached to this
objection for the following reasons: the records sought are overly broad in time and scope and
seeks medical information of an entirely private and unrelated nature
DATE: ? 1?? 8-
ALVIN F. de LEVIE, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
SUBPOENA NOTICE OF INTENT Pagel of 3
PENNSYLVANIA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Derrick Brown Court of Common Pleas
Vs.
Ellen Rabin 06-6322
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Provider: Record Type:
Jefferson Health System All available
TO: Alvin De Levie, Esquire
note: please see enclosed list of all other interested counsel
Litigation Solutions, LLC ('LSLLC') on behalf of Erick Violago, Esquire intends to serve a subpoena identical to
the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file
of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served.
Date of Issue: 6/2/2008
CC: Erick Violago, Esquire - Court of Common Pleas
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Litigation Solutions, LLC (412.263.5656)
Brentwood Towne Centre
101 Towne Square Way, Suite 251
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Litigation Solutions, LLC on behalf of:
Erick Violago, Esquire
Defense
SUBPOENA NOTICE OF INTENT
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COUNSEL LISTING FOR DERRICK BROWN VS. ELLEN RABIN
County of Cumberland Court of Common Pleas
Counsel
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SUBPOENA NOTICE OF INTENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Derrick Brown Court of Common Pleas
VS.
Ellen Rabin 06-6322
Request For Records Copies Related To Subpoena Document Request
Provider: Copy Sets Requested:
Jefferson Health System
Page 3 of 3
Please return this completed form to Litigation Solutions, LLC. Please be advised that Litigation Solutions, LLC
requires prepayment for all requested records above. Therefore, once the requested records are obtained an
invoice for prepayment will be generated and sent directly to your attention. This prepayment includes a
$5.00 administrative fee. Once payment has been received the records will be promptly forwarded to your
attention.
If you should happen to have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please don't hesitate to
contact Randall Mason at 412.253.1109.
Date of Issue: 6/2/2008
Derrick Brown
.vs.
Ellen Rabin
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
• 06-6322
File No.
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:Jefferson Health System
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things:
;PLEASE SEE ATTACHED RIDER
at 101 Towne Square Way, Suite 251 Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed
above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
afterits service, the party serving this subpoena may *seek a court order compelling you to comply with it
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Erick Violago, Esquire
ADDRESS? 01 7 Mumma Road
Lemoyne PA, 17043
TELEPHONE: 7z 1 7 - A 01- , 91 F
SUPREME COURT ID #2 0 3 4 4
ATTORNEY FOR: De f ens e
Date: „2l. )430
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BY THE COURT:
P thonotary, Civil Divisio
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Deputy
SUBPOENA RIDER Page 1 of 1
Rider to Subpoena
Explanation of Required Documents and Things
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
Jefferson Health System
259 North Radnor/Chester Road Suite 290
Radnor PA 19087
Attention: Records Department
Subject: Brown, Derrick
SS#: 196-52-9063
Date of Birth: 03/11/1957
Requested Items:
Please remit: a complete copy of any and all documents in your possession from 03/11/1957 to present, regarding the
above-named patient, Including but not limited to:
• Medical records (charts, test results, reports, correspondence, office notes)
• Billing records.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ALVIN F. de LEVIE, ESQUIRE
940 Public Ledger Building
150 S. Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
I.D
. 23215
215-351-1100
215-351-0257 (Fax)
Derrick Brown
Plaintiff
V.
Ellen Rabin
Defendant
Attorney for Plaintiff
Civil Division
No: 06-6322
OBJECTIONS TO SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Plaintiff Derrick Brown objects to the proposed subpoena that is attached to this
objection for the following reasons: the records sought are overly broad in time and scope.
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DATE
ALVIN F. de LEVIE, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
SJBPOENA RECORDS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Derrick Brown
vs.
Ellen Rabin
Page 3 of 4
Court of Common
Pleas
Case Number: 06-
6322
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO THE SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22,
Litigation Solutions, LLC (`LSLLC') on behalf of Erick Violago, Esquire of Summers McDonnell -
Harrisburg certifies that:
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena attached thereto was
mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is
sought to be served;
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate;
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and;
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice
of intent to serve the subpoena.
Date: 6/23/2008 Litigation Solutions, LLC on behalf of
Erick Violago, Esquire of Summers McDonnell -
Harrisburg
Attorney for the Defense
CC:
Erick Violacio, Esquire
Summers McDonnell -
Harrisburg
1017 Mumma Road
Lemoyne PA 17043
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VS.
Ellen Rabin 06-6322
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Provider:
Record Type:
Jefferson Health System
All available
TO: Alvin De Levie, Esquire
note: please see enclosed list of all other interested counsel
Litigation Solutions, LLC ('LSLLC') on behalf of Erick Violago, Esquire intends to serve a subpoena identical to
the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file
of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served.
Date of Issue: 6/2/2008
CC: Erick Violago, Esquire - Court of Common Pleas
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact:
Litigation Solutions, LLC (412.263.5656)
Brentwood Towne Centre
101 Towne Square Way, Suite 251
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Litigation Solutions, LLC on behalf of:
Erick Violago, Esquire
Defense
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Derrick Brown
VS.
Ellen Rabin
File No.
06-6322
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Jefferson Health System
(Name of Person or Entity) - --
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED RIDER
at 101 Towne Square Way, Suite 251 Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(Address) You may deliver or mail legible: copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed
above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after.its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply 17, ith it.
THIS SUIPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME:_ Erick Violago, Esquire
ADDRESS. l7 Mumma Road _
Lemoyne PA, 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-gni-SA F _
SUPREME COURT ID
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ATTORNEY FOR: D e f e n s e
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P thonotary Civil Divisiod /t n
Deputy
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Rider to Subpoena
Explanation of Required Documents and Things
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
Jefferson Health System
259 North Radnor/Chester Road Suite 290
Radnor PA 19087
Attention: Records Department
Subject: Brown, Derrick
SS# : 196-52-9063
Date of Birth: 0_;/11/1957
Page 1 of 1
Requested Items:
Please remit: a complete copy of any and all documents in your possession from 03/11/1957 to present, regarding the
above-named pa'`ient, including but not limited to:
• Medical record's (charts, test results, reports, correspondence, office notes)
• Billing records.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
MOTION TO COMPEL PLAINTIFF'S
ELLEN RABIN, DEPOSITION
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN,
Plaintiff,
V.
ELLEN RABIN,
Defendant.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 06-6322
(Jury Trial Demanded)
MOTION TO COMPEL PLAINTIFF'S DEPOSITION
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Ellen Rabin, by and through her attorneys,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and files the following Motion to
Compel Plaintiff's Deposition, and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. Defense counsel certifies that he has sought the concurrence of Plaintiffs
counsel to this Motion, and that Plaintiffs counsel concurs in the Motion.
2. This matter arises out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on
November 9, 2004, from which the Plaintiff alleges bodily injury.
3. By letter dated December 26, 2006, Defense counsel scheduled the
Plaintiff's deposition to take place on Monday, March 5, 2007. (A true and correct copy
of said letter and Notice scheduling this deposition is attached hereto as Exhibit "A").
4. Upon request of Plaintiffs counsel, Defense counsel agreed to cancel the
deposition.
5. By letter dated January 10, 2008, Defense counsel rescheduled the
Plaintiffs deposition to take place on February 19, 2008. (A true and correct copy of
said letter and Notice scheduling the deposition is attached hereto as Exhibit "B")
6. Upon request of Plaintiffs counsel, Defense counsel agreed to cancel the
deposition.
7. By letter dated March 3, 2008, Defense counsel rescheduled the Plaintiff's
deposition to take place on Friday, March 28, 2008. (A true and correct copy of said
letter and Notice scheduling the deposition is attached hereto as Exhibit "C")
8. On or about approximately March 25, 2008, Plaintiffs counsel requested
cancellation of the deposition. Defense counsel agreed to the same.
9. By letter dated April 10, 2008, Defense counsel rescheduled the Plaintiffs
deposition to take place on Thursday, May 22, 2008. (A true and correct copy of a said
letter and Notice scheduling the deposition is attached hereto as Exhibit "D")
10. Without prior Notice, the Plaintiff and his counsel failed to attend the
deposition on May 22, 2008.
11. By letter dated May 30, 2008, Defense counsel rescheduled the Plaintiff's
deposition to take place on Thursday, July 24, 2008. (A true and correct copy of a said
letter and Notice scheduling the deposition is attached hereto as Exhibit "E")
12. On July 23, 2008, one day prior to the scheduled deposition, Plaintiff's
counsel cancelled the deposition due to a court conflict. Defense counsel agreed to the
same.
13. By letter dated August 1, 2008, Defense counsel rescheduled the
Plaintiffs deposition to take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at 12:15 p.m. (A
true and correct copy of a said letter and Notice scheduling the deposition is attached
hereto as Exhibit "F").
14. Defense counsel requires a Court Order to verify that the Plaintiff attends
this deposition.
15. No Judge has previously had any involvement with this case.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ellen Rabin, respectfully requests this Honorable Court
enter an Order compelling the Plaintiff to attend his deposition scheduled to take place on
Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at 12:15 p.m., at the offices of Summers, McDonnell,
Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., located at 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300, Lemoyne, PA
17043.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
?LVV?
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By: L`?
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
December 26, 2006
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
RE: Brown v. Rabin
Our File No. 15055
Dear Mr. de Levie:
Enclosed please find a Notice scheduling your client's deposition for Monday,
March 5, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at my offices. My offices are located at 1017 Mumma
Road, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043. 1 scheduled the Court Reporter for the
depositions of the Plaintiff and Defendant on that day.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not
hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Jason P. Wrona
JPW:cIc
Enclosures
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF
ELLEN RABIN, PLAINTIFF, DERRICK BROWN
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
V.
NO. 06-6322
ELLEN RABIN, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DERRICK BROWN
To: DERRICK BROWN
c/o Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TAKE NOTE that the deposition of the Plaintiff, DERRICK BROWN, will be taken
before a person duly authorized to administer oaths on Monday, March 5, 2007, at
1:00 p.m. in the offices of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, 1017 Mumma
Road, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF
DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DERRICK BROWN has been mailed by U.S. Mail to
counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this day of December,
2006.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
January 10, 200
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
RE: Brown v. Rabin
Our File No. 15055
Dear Mr. de Levie:
Enclosed please find a Notice scheduling your client's deposition for Tuesday,
February 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at my office, located at 1017 Mumma Road, Lemoyne,
PA 17043. As discussed with your legal assistant, my client will present for her deposition
testimony at 11:30 a.m. Additionally, I will schedule the court report.
Should you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to
contact me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Erick V. Violago
EVV:kan
Enclosure
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF
ELLEN RABIN, PLAINTIFF, DERRICK BROWN
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
V.
NO. 06-6322
ELLEN RABIN, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DERRICK BROWN
To: DERRICK BROWN
c/o Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TAKE NOTE that the deposition of the Plaintiff, DERRICK BROWN, will be taken
before a person duly authorized to administer oaths on Monday, February 19, 2008, at
10:00 a.m. in the offices of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, 1017 Mumma
Road, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF
DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DERRICK BROWN has been mailed by U.S. Mail to
counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this day of January, 2008.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA '9106
By:
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & 1c"EEL, L.L.P.
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
March 3, 2008
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
RE: Brown v. Rabin
Our File No. 15055
Dear Mr. de Levie:
Enclosed please find a Notice scheduling your client's deposition for Friday, March
28, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at my office located at 1017 Mumma Road, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
As discussed with Eileen from your office, my client will present for her deposition
testimony at 12:30 p.m. Additionally, I will schedule the court reporter.
Should you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to
contact me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Erick V. Violago
EVV
Enclosure
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF
ELLEN RABIN, PLAINTIFF, DERRICK BROWN
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. 1183058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
V.
NO. 06-6322
ELLEN RABIN, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DERRICK BROWN
To: DERRICK BROWN
c/o Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TAKE NOTE that the deposition of the Plaintiff, DERRICK BROWN, will be taken
before a person duly authorized to administer oaths on Friday, March 28, 2008, at
11:00 a.m. in the offices of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, 1017 Mumma
Road, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
By:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF
DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DERRICK BROWN has been mailed by U.S. Mail to
counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this 3rd day of March, 2008.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
April 10, 2008
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
RE: Brown v. Rabin
Our File No. 15055
Dear Mr. de Levie:
Enclosed please find a Notice of Deposition scheduling your client's deposition to
take place on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at my office. I will obtain the court
reporter.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not
hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Erick V. Violago
EVV:kan
Enclosure
1
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF
ELLEN RABIN, PLAINTIFF, DERRICK BROWN
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
V.
NO. 06-6322
ELLEN RABIN, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DERRICK BROWN
To: DERRICK BROWN
c/o Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TAKE NOTE that the deposition of the Plaintiff, DERRICK BROWN, will be taken
before a person duly authorized to administer oaths on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at
11:00 a.m. in the offices of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, 1017 Mumma
Road, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF
DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DERRICK BROWN has been mailed by U.S. Mail to
counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre,-Paid, this day of ,
2008.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Buildin i, --'te 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 1 106
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & Sty =^L, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin D. F -h, Esquire
Counsel f Defendant
A//
May 30, 2008
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
RE: Brown v. Rabin
Our File No. 15055
Dear Mr. de Levie:
Enclosed please find a Notice of Deposition scheduling your client's deposition to
take place at my office on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. I will obtain the court
reporter.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not
hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Erick V. Violago
EVV
Enclosure
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF
ELLEN RABIN, PLAINTIFF, DERRICK BROWN
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
V.
NO. 06-6322
ELLEN RABIN, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DERRICK BROWN
To: DERRICK BROWN
c/o Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TAKE NOTE that the deposition of the Plaintiff, DERRICK BROWN, will be taken
before a person duly authorized to administer oaths on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at
11:00 a.m. in the offices of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, 1017 Mumma
Road, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF
DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DERRICK BROWN has been mailed by U.S. Mail to
counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this day of ,
2008.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
August 1, 2008
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
RE: Brown v. Rabin
Our File No. 15055
Dear Mr. de Levie:
Pursuant to our conversation, enclosed please find a Notice of Deposition
scheduling your client's deposition to take place at my office on Wednesday, September
24, 2008, at 12:15 p.m. It is my understanding that you would like to also take my client's
deposition beginning at noon. As such, I have instructed her to appear at my office at that
time. As previously agreed, I will obtain the court reporter to the depositions.
Please also allow this letter to confirm our conversation that you concur in a Motion
to Compel the Plaintiffs deposition at the time above. I will forward you a copy as I file it
with the court.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not
hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Erick V. Violago
EVV
Enclosure
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF
ELLEN RABIN, PLAINTIFF, DERRICK BROWN
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
V.
NO. 06-6322
ELLEN RABIN, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DERRICK BROWN
To: DERRICK BROWN
c/o Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TAKE NOTE that the deposition of the Plaintiff, DERRICK BROWN, will be taken
before a person duly authorized to administer oaths on Wednesday, September 24,
2008, at 12:15 p.m. in the offices of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel,
Suite 300, 1017 Mumma Road, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN,
Plaintiff,
V.
ELLEN RABIN,
Defendant.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 06-6322
(Jury Trial Demanded)
ORDER
AND NOW, TO WIT, this
day of , 2008, it is
hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that the Plaintiff, Derrick Brown,
attends his deposition scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at
12:15 p.m., at the offices of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.,
located at 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
J.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing MOTION TO
COMPEL PLAINTIFF'S DEPOSITION has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of
record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this day of 11"b j+_ 2008.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By: Ai_ Rcl? (? vv
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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AUG 1 1 2008
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN,
Plaintiff,
V.
ELLEN RABIN,
Defendant.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 06-6322
(Jury Trial Demanded)
ORDER
AND NOW, TO WIT, this l Z day of 2008, it is
hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that the Plaintiff, Derrick Brown,
attends his deposition scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at
12:15 p.m., at the offices of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.,
located at 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
ELLEN RABIN, BOARD OF ARBITRATORS
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN,
Plaintiff,
V.
ELLEN RABIN,
Defendant.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 06-6322
(Jury Trial Demanded)
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, and Erick V. Violago, Esquire, counsel for the
Defendant in the above action, respectfully represent that:
1. The above-captioned action is at issue.
2. The claim of the Plaintiff in the action is within the arbitration limits of
Cumberland County.
The following are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified
to sit as arbitrators: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire; Erick V. Violago, Esquire; and Alvin F. de
Levie, Esquire.
WHEREFORE, your Petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE K L, L.L.P
By:
Kevi D ch, squire
Erick V. iolago, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PETITION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF ARBITRATORS has been mailed by U.S. Mail to
counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this day of
QJ, n , 2009.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
Public Ledger Building, Suite 940
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. ----7
By:
Kevin D. Raucli K--quire
Erick V. Violago, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN,
Plaintiff,
V.
ELLEN RABIN,
Defendant.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 06-6322
(Jury Trial Demanded)
ORDER
A D OW, in consi eration of the foregoing Petitioner,
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Esq ire are appointed in the abbve-captioned action as
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Oath
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United
of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office
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We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the
following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
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Date of Hearing:TvK q, 70D9'
Date of Award: Vi-? Y. 200 S
Notice of Enb*V Award
Now, the day of 20D I , at /-'-? y , ) M., the above award was
entered upon the docket and notice thereof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $ 3.C6, ao
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-6322
V.
NOTICE OF APPEAL FROM AWARD OF
ELLEN RABIN, ARBITRATORS
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 901-5916
#15055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DERRICK BROWN,
Plaintiff,
V.
ELLEN RABIN,
Defendant.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 06-6322
(Jury Trial Demanded)
NOTICE OF APPEAL FROM AWARD OF ARBITRATORS
TO: Prothonotary
Notice is given that the Defendant, Ellen Rabin, appeals the award entered by
the Arbitrators on June 5, 2009.
I certify that the compensation of the Arbitrators has been paid.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By: ("
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF
APPEAL FROM AWARD OF ARBITRATORS has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel
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of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this day of
2009.
Alvin F. de Levie, Esquire
2 Penn Center
1500 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By: 1<1--\ (C V"
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
FiLED-%)??c ICE
OF THE F IC H %OTAPY
2009 JUL -2 PH 2: 2 6
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ALVIN F. de LEVIE, ESQUIRE
2 Penn Center
1500 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
I.D. 23245
215-351-1100
215-351-0257(Fax)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Derrick Brown
Plaintiff
V.
Ellen Rabin
Defendant
Civil Division
No: 06-6322
ORDER TO SETTLE DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above captioned matter, settled, discontinued and ended of
record, upon payment of your costs only.
BY:
ALVIN F. de LEVIE, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
OF THE
2009 AUG 27 PH 1: 02