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SCHMIDT KRAMER PC
BY:
CHARLES E. SCHMIDT, JR., ESQUIRE
J.D. #19198
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorneys for Plaintiff
AMANDA YEAGER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plain tiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
KATHERINE A. CARROLL and
LENA T. FORTINI,
Defendants
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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 Plain tiff. 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 LOCAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
PHONE: (717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demand as expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene
veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion.
Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y
archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas
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 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion
de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA
CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR
DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
PHONE: (717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
SCHMIDT KRAMER PC
BY:
CHARLES E. SCHMIDT, JR., ESQUIRE
I.D. #19198
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorneys for Plaintiff
AMANDA YEAGER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KATHERINE A. CARROLL and
LENA T. FORTINI,
Defendants
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, by and through her
attorneys, SCHMIDT KRAMER PC, and respectfully set forth as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, is an adult individual currently residing
at 5223 Stuart Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17055.
2. Defendant Katherine A. Carroll is an adult individual currently
residing at 9 Willow Street, Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
3. Lena T. Fortini is an adult individual currently residing at 12
Golfview Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
4. The facts and occurrences hereinafter stated took place on or
about April 8, 2005 on the Harrisburg Pike, Route 4020, in Manheim
Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
5. At the aforementioned time and place, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager,
was a passenger in a 1994 Saturn being operated by Katherine A. Carroll.
6. At the aforementioned time and place, Katherine A. Carroll was
driving the Saturn with the permission of the daughter of its owner, Lena T.
Fortini.
7. At the intersection of Harrisburg Pike and Race Avenue, Defendant
Katherine A. Carroll made a left turn into oncoming traffic while attempting to
enter a parking area and caused a collision between the Saturn and another
vehicle
8. The collision between the vehicles caused the injuries to Plaintiffs
set forth below.
COUNT I
AMANDA YEAGER v. KATHERINE A. CARROLL
NEGLIGENCE
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full.
10. The accident was caused by the negligence and carelessness of
Defendant Katherine A. Carroll and was in no way caused or contributed to by
the Plaintiff.
11. The negligence and carelessness of Defendant Katherine A. Carroll
consisted of the following:
a. Failure to yield right of way to oncoming traffic;
b. Negligently attempting a left hand turn;
c. Inattentiveness;
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d. Failure to observe the oncoming automobile lawfully on the
roadway;
e. Failure to operate the Saturn in accordance with
existing traffic conditions and traffic control devices;
f. Operating the Saturn at such a speed and in such a
manner such as to create a dangerous condition for others
lawfully on the roadway; and
g. Violations of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code at 75
Pa. C.S. ~ 3322-23 for failing to yield the right of way to a
vehicle approaching the intersection from another direction
so closely as to as to create a hazard when the driver is
moving across or within the intersection.
12. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and accident,
Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, suffered serious injuries requiring surgery and that
are believed may be permanent, which include the following:
a. internal derangement of the left knee;
b. Injury to left lateral meniscus;
c. left knee synovitis;
d. adhesions; and
e. damage to associated muscles, nerves, ligaments and
tendons
13. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and accident,
Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, has incurred medical expenses to date and may
continue to incur medical expenses into the future, and thus, a claim for these
expenses is made.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the injuries
sustained in the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, has been
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advised and therefore avers that the aforementioned injuries may be
permanent in nature and effect and, thus, a claim for these injuries is made.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the injuries
sustained in the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, has
undergone in the past, and will continue to undergo in the future, great pain
and suffering, and thus, a claim for these losses is made.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the injuries
sustained in the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, has been
obliged to spend various sums of money and to incur various expenses for the
injuries that she has suffered, and may continue to incur the same in the
future, and thus, a claim for these losses is made.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the injuries
sustained in the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, suffered a
permanent diminution of her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures, and thus,
a claim for these losses is made.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the injuries
sustained in the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, has suffered
a loss of earnings and an impairment of her earning power and capacity, and
thus, a claim for these losses past and future is made.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, demands judgment of
Defendant Katherine A. Carroll in an amount in excess of the amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
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COUNT II
AMANDA YEAGER v. LENA T. FORTINI
NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT
19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full.
20. The accident was caused by the negligence and carelessness of
Defendants and was in no way caused or contributed to by Plaintiff.
21. The negligence and carelessness of Defendant Lena T. Fortini
consisted of allowing Defendant Katherine A. Carroll to drive the Saturn when
she knew and/ or should have known of Katherine A. Carroll's lack of driving
experience, propensity to drive carelessly, inability to control her vehicle, and
state of intoxication.
22. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and accident,
Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, suffered serious injuries requiring surgery and that
are believed may be permanent, which include the following:
a. internal derangement of the left knee;
b. injury to the left lateral meniscus;
c. left knee synovitis;
d. adhesions; and
e. damage to associated muscles, nerves, ligaments, and
tendons.
23. As a direct and proximate result of negligence and the accident,
Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, has incurred medical expenses to date and may
continue to incur medical expenses into the future, and thus, a claim for these
expenses is made.
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24. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the injuries
sustained in the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, has been
advised and therefore avers that the aforementioned injuries may be
permanent in nature and effect and, thus, a claim for these injuries is made.
25. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the injuries
sustained in the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, has
undergone in the past, and will continue to undergo in the future, great pain
and suffering, and thus, a claim for these losses is made.
26. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the injuries
sustained in the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, has been
obliged to spend various sums of money and to incur various expenses for the
injuries that she has suffered, and may continue to incur the same in the
future, and thus, a claim for these losses is made.
27. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the injuries
sustained in the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, suffered a
permanent diminution of her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures, and thus,
a claim for these losses is made.
28. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the injuries
sustained in the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, has suffered
a loss of earnings and an impairment of her earning power and capacity, and
thus, a claim for these losses past and future is made.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Amanda Yeager demands judgment of Defendant
Lena T. Fortini in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory
arbitration.
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Charles E. Schmidt,
Attorney J.D. #19198
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION BASED UPON PERSONAL
KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY COUNSEL
I, AMANDA YEAGER, verify that I am the Plaintiff in this action and that
the foregoing Complaint is based upon the information which has been
gathered by my counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the
is that of counsel and is not mine. I have read the Complaint, and to the
extent that it 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 contents of the Complaint are that of counsel, I have relied
upon counsel in making this Verification.
I understand that intentional false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsifications made to
authorities.
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AMANDA YEAGER,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHERINE A. CARROLL and
LENA T. FORTINI,
Defendants
NO: 06-6609 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO
REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Please reinstate the Complaint in the above-referenced action which was
originally filed on November 15, 2006.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AMANDA YEAGER,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 06-6609
KATHERINE A. CARROLL and
LENA T. FORTINI,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO P A.R.C.P. 1012
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of Michael B. Scheib, Esquire, of Griffith, Strickler, Lerman,
Solymos & Calkins, as attorney for the Defendants, Katherine A. Carroll and Lena T. Fortini, in
the above-captioned matter and mark the docket accordingly.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & CALKINS
Date: January 2, 2007
By:
MICH L B. S HEIB, S U
Supreme Court I.D. No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, P A 17402-3737
Attorney for Defendants,
Katherine A. Carroll and Lena T. Fortini
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AMANDA YEAGER,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 06-6609
KATHERINE A. CARROLL and
LENA T. FORTINI,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 2nd day of January, 2007, I, Michael B. Scheib, Esquire, a member of
the firm of Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins, hereby certify that I have this date
served a copy of the Praecipe for Entry of Appearance Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1012, by United
States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Charles E. Schmidt, Jr., Esquire
Schmidt Kramer PC
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PAl 71 0 1
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & CALKINS
By::J/~JJJ
M CHAEL B. SCHEIB, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court LD. No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Attorney for Defendants,
Katherine A. Carroll and Lena T. Fortini
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
AMANDA YEAGER,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 06-6609
KATHERINE A. CARROLL and
LENA T. FORTINI,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Amanda Yeager
c/o Charles E. Schmidt, Jr., Esquire
Schmidt Kramer PC
209 State Street
Harrisburg, P A 17101
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
Date: January 11,2007
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & CALKINS
By::k~jJJ
MIC A L B. SCHEIB, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Attorney for Defendants,
Katherine A. Carroll and Lena T. Fortini
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AMANDA YEAGER,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
v.
NO. 06-6609
KATHERINE A. CARROLL and
LENA T. FORTINI,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS.
KATHERINE A. CARROLL AND LENA T. FORTINI
AND NOW, come the Defendants, Katherine A. Carroll and Lena T. Fortini, by and
through their attorneys, Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins and Michael B. Scheib,
Esquire, and respond to the allegations of Plaintiffs Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in
paragraph 1 of Plaintiff s Complaint, and the same are denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded.
2. Admitted in part and denied in part. Ms. Carroll does not reside in Marysville,
Perry County, Pennsylvania. She resides in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.
3. Admitted. The correct zip code is 17011.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that the vehicles came into
contact with one another. The remaining allegations are denied. After reasonable investigation,
Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or
veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 7 of Plaintiffs Complaint, and the same are
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in
paragraph 8 of Plaintiffs Complaint, and the same are denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded.
COUNT I
AMANDA YEAGER v. KATHERINE A. CARROLL
NEGLIGENCE
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of Defendants' Answer with New Matter are incorporated
herein as though fully set forth at length.
10. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response IS
required.
II. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. On the contrary and at all times relevant, Defendant acted in a lawful, careful, safe and
prudent manner and with due care as required by the circumstances.
12. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 12 of Plaintiffs Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
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13. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 13 of Plaintiff s Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
14. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 14 of Plaintiff s Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
15. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 15 of Plaintiff s Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
16. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 16 of Plaintiff s Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
17. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations, are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
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truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 17 of Plaintiff's Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
18. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 18 of Plaintiff's Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Katherine A. Carroll respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to enter judgment in her favor, together with the cost of this lawsuit.
COUNT II
AMANDA YEAGER v. LENA T. FORTINI
NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT
19. Paragraphs I through 18 of Defendants' Answer with New Matter are
incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.
20. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response IS
required.
21. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. On the contrary and at all times relevant, Defendant acted in a lawful, careful, safe and
prudent manner and with due care as required by the circumstances.
22. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 22 of Plaintiff's Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
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23. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 23 of Plaintiff s Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
24. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 24 of Plaintiff s Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
25. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 25 of Plaintiff s Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
26. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 26 of Plaintiff s Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
27. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
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truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 27 of Plaintiff's Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
28. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied. After reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations set forth in paragraph 28 of Plaintiff's Complaint, and the
same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Lena T. Fortini respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter judgment in her favor, together with the cost ofthis lawsuit.
BY WAY OF FURTHER DEFENSE:
NEW MATTER
29. Paragraphs 1 through 28 of Defendants' Answer with New Matter are
incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.
30. Plaintiffs recovery, if any, may be barred or limited by the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehic1e Financial Responsibility Law.
31. Plaintiffs recovery, if any, may be barred or limited by a limited tort selection.
32. Plaintiffs injuries, if any, were caused by events which either predated or
postdated the motor vehicle accident which is the subject of this lawsuit.
33. Plaintiffs injuries, if any, were caused or contributed by her own conduct and/or
contributory negligence.
34. Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, last treated for her knee injury on March 22,2006.
35. Plaintiff, Amanda Yeager, has not sought any medical treatment for her knee
since March 22, 2006.
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36. Plaintiff Amanda Yeager has not sought any medical treatment for any accident-
related injuries since March 2006.
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter judgment
in their favor, together with the cost of this lawsuit.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & CALKINS
Date: January 11,2007
By: 1/;M is lJJ
MICHAEL B. SCHEIB, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Attorney for Defendants,
Katherine A. Carroll and Lena T. Fortini
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VERIFICATION
I, Katherine A. Carroll, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer
with New Matter to Plaintiffs Complaint are true and correct to the best of my personal
knowledge or information and belief, as well as reports, records, conferences and other
investigatory material made available to me. To the extent that the foregoing contains averments
which are inconsistent in fact, I verify that my knowledge or information is sufficient to form a
belief that one or more of them is true, although I am currently unable, after reasonable
investigation, to ascertain which of the inconsistent averments are true.
To the extent that the foregoing contains legal conclusions or opinions, I hereby state that
my Verification is made upon the advice of counsel, upon whom I have relied in the filing this
document.
This Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 related to unsworn
falsifications to authorities.
Date:_l J \ 0
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,2007
_K~ O. Cbul~O
Katherine A. Carroll
VERIFICATION
I, Lena T. Fortini, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer with
New Matter to Plaintiffs Complaint are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge or
information and belief, as well as reports, records, conferences and other investigatory material
made available to me. To the extent that the foregoing contains averments which are
inconsistent in fact, I verify that my knowledge or information is sufficient to form a belief that
one or more of them is true, although I am currently unable, after reasonable investigation, to
ascertain which of the inconsistent averments are true.
To the extent that the foregoing contains legal conclusions or opinions, I hereby state that
my Verification is made upon the advice of counsel, upon whom I have relied in the filing this
document.
This Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 4904 related to unsworn
falsifications to authorities.
Date: () I / l 0 I 07t,
,2007
j~A~
Lena T. Fortini
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AMANDA YEAGER,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
v.
NO. 06-6609
KATHERINE A. CARROLL and
LENA T. FORTINI,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 11th day of January, 2007, I, Michael B. Scheib, Esquire, a member of
the firm of Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins, hereby certify that I have this date
served a copy of the Answer with New Matter of Defendants, Katherine A. Carroll and Lena T.
Fortini, by United States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party or attorney of record as
follows:
Charles E. Schmidt, Jr., Esquire
Schmidt Kramer PC
209 State Street
Harrisburg, P A 17101
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & CALKINS
By: 1J{M~
MICHAEL B. SCHEIB, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court J.D. No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Attorney for Defendants,
Katherine A. Carroll and Lena T. Fortini
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CASE NO: 2006-06609 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YEAGER AMANDA
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CARROLL KATHERINE A ET AL
FORTINI LENA T
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says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
DEFENDANT
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at 12 GOLFVIEW ROAD
CAMP HILL{ PA 17011
by handing to
LEANA FORTINI
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SHERIFFIS RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2006-06609 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YEAGER AMANDA
VS
CARROLL KATHERINE A ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
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CARROLL KATHERINE A
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County, pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On December 18th, 2006 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from PERRY
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
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In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Amanda Yeager
VS.
Katherine A. Carroll
No.
06-6609 civil
N November 16, 2006
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, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
Perry
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now,
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and made known to
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of
County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
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COSTS
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SHERIFF'S RETURN
In the Court of Common Pleas
Of the 41st Judicial District
of Pennsylvania-
Perry County Branch
No. 2006-6609 Cumberland County
Amanda Yeager
VS
Katherine A. Carroll
9 Willow St.
Marysville, P A 17053
Carl E. Nace, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, says that he made a
diligent search and inquiry for the within named Defendant(s) to wit Katherine A.
Carroll, but was unable to locate him/her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
within Notice & Complaint, for the above named Defendant(s) Katherine A. Carroll
at 9 Willow St. Marysville, P A 17053, NOT FOUND. THIS IS PARENTS
ADDRESS. MOVED TO 12137 BLUE RIDGE CT. WAYNESBORO. PA
17268(FRANKLIN COUNTY).
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Sworn and subsc~~e me
thisJ/jt- day of t , 2006.
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Carl E. Nace
Sheriff of Perry County
NOTARIAL SEAL
M"RG"ltET F. FLICKINGER, NOTARY PUBUC
BLOOMFIELD BORD.. PERRY COUNTY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES FEB. 16,2008
SCHMIDT KRAMER PC
BY: CHARLES E. SCHMIDT, JR., ESQUIRE
J.D. #19198
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
cschmidt@schmidtlcramer.com
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
AMANDA YEAGER,
Plain tiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHERINE A. CARROLL and
LENA T. FORTINI,
Defendants
NO: 06-6609 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO
SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
PLEASE mark the above-captioned action settled, discontinued and
ended, with prejudice.
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Charles E. Schmidt, Jr.
I.D.# 19198
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
YEAGER AMANDA
VS
CARROLL KATHERINE A ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
CARROLL KATHERINE A
but was unable to locate Her
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of FRANKLIN
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On January
31st , 2007 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from FRANKLIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Franklin Co
Postage
18.00
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01/31/2007
SCHMIDT KRAMER
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Sheriff of Cumberland County
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Sworn and subscribe to before me
this
day of
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Amanda Yeager
vs.
Katherine A. Carroll
No.
06-6609 civil
Now,
December 12, 2006
, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
Franklin
County to execute this W nt, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Sheriff of Cum berland County, P A
Please nail return of se:rvice to Cunberland County Sheriff. Thank you.
Affidavit of Service
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within COUPLAtNT EN C'VtL A-cn~
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Sworn and subscribed before
me this 2ft, 1# day of J MlJ ~ 20&
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Notarial seal
Richard O. McCarty, Notary Public
Chambersburg Born, Franklin County
My Commission Expires Jan. 29, 2007
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