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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-6992VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC., ~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff : .CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v' ~ CIVIL ACTION -LAW ALEX ARNDT, NO. O ~. - LoQQ~ ~~~ ~ ~ l~~j~.~-, Defendant NOTICE TO PLEAD 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 is 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 further notice for any money claimed in the Amended 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 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone: (717) 249-3166 Toll Free: (800) 990-9108 Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quire defenderse de estas demandas expuetas en las paginas siquientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la excrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma excrita sus defensas o sus objectiones a las demande, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una Orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notification y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la petition de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes pars usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICION, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME P012 TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE PUEDECONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. 90844.1 .. VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC., v. ALEX ARNDT, ' IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW ~ ~- NO. ~~ - G 9 9 .Z ~I r ~ L`, 1 2~r~ Defendant ~ COMPLAINT AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC., by and through its attorneys, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C., and avers as follows: 1. Plaintiff, Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. (hereinafter "Verizon), is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with offices located at 1717 Arch Street, 23rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103. 2. Defendant, Alex Arndt, is an adult individual, residing at 29 Riverview Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, PA 17025. 3. On or about September 4, 2005, Defendant, Alex Arndt, was operating a motor vehicle eastbound on Trindle Road, near St. Marks Road, in Hampden Township, Cumberland County, PA. 4. Defendant, Alex Arndt, operated his vehicle negligently and carelessly, such that it left the roadway and struck a utility pole owned by Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. 5. At the scene Defendant, Alex Arndt, reported to police officers that he did not know what happened and that this had happened to him before, that is, having an accident and not remembering how it occurred. 6. Defendant, Alex Arndt, was negligent in that he: a. failed to keep proper control of his vehicle; E i b c. Pennsylvania; failed to keep his vehicle on the traveled roadway; operated his vehicle in violation of the laws of the Commonwealth of d• operated his vehicle when he suffered from some condition such that he should not have been operating a motor vehicle. 7. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of Defendant, Alex Arndt, Verizon Pennsylvania Inc: suffered damages to its property and facilities, including: a. the utility pole; and b. the property and facilities connected to the utility pole. 8. Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. incurred expenses in the amount of $11,439.41 for the repair of the damage to its facilities and property sustained as a result of the negligence of Alex Arndt. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Verizon Pennsylvania Inc., demands judgment in its favor in the amount of $11,439.41, plus interest, costs of suit, and damages for delay. Respectfully submitted, TUCKER ARENS~r i By: DATE: I d.~S`oG 90844.1 Attorney's I.D. No. PA-36803 111 North Front Street P. O. Box 889 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0889 (717) 234-4121 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF, VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC. -2- e ~ VERIFICATION I, the undersigned, an authorized agent of Verizon, depose and say that the facts in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. 90844.1 i/~~ ~/ ~ Diane Hansberry / ac ~. ..._ ~Q n ~ ~ ~,,4 . ~` O f ~' ~ _~ c; 7 ... ~ -~ . 1? ~ ~ t~- ~ .~.. , .- ~T ~~ Q ~S'~ r~ crr ~s ~ I~•~ -;, ~z .__.,~, ~T _~ rr~ ~~ :.~ VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC., Plaintiff v. ALEX ARNDT, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW NO. 2006-06992 PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT TO: PROTHONOTARY Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1037(b}, please enter judgment in favor of Verizon Pennsylvania Inc., Plaintiff in the above-captioned action, and against Alex Arndt, Defendant in the above-captioned action, for failure to file an Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint within twenty (20) days from the date of service of said Complaint, a true and correct copy of the Return of Service is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and assess Plaintiffs damages in the total sum of $11,439.41 plus interest, costs of suit, and damages for delay, until Defendant's obligation is paid in full. I hereby certify that a written Notice of Intention to File this Praecipe for Entry of Default Judgment was given in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 237.1; a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B". I hereby further certify that the last known address of the Defendant is: Alex Arndt 29 Riverview Drive Enola, PA 17025 Respectfully submitted, TUCKER EN ER .C. By: ep en reecher, Supreme Court I.D. #36803 111 North Front Street P.O. Box 889 DATED: i,g/~~ Harrisburg, PA 17108-0889 (717) 234-4121 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC. .~ SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR ~ ~--, ~a i ®~,~ CASE N0: 2006-06992 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: _ COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC VS ARNDT ALEX RICHARD SMITH Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon ARNDT ALEX the DEFENDANT at 1635:00 HOURS, on the 8th day of December 2006 at 29 RIVERVIEW DRIVE ENOLA, PA 17025 by handing to HAROLD ARNDT, FATHER a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Postage Surcharge Sworn and Subscibed to before me this of So Answers: 18.00 .39 10.00 R. Thomas Kline .00 41.59 12/IZ/2006 TUCKER ARENSBER~ BY ~ `\ t~ r-- day ~ Deputy Sher A.D. EXHIBIT "A" VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC., Plaintiff v. ALEX ARNDT, Defendant TO: Alex Arndt 29 Riverview Drive Enola, PA 17025 DATE: January 4, 2007 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2006-06992 CIVIL ACTION -LAW IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU ARE !N DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Lawyer Referral Service Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013. (717) 249-3166 NOTICIA IMPORTANTE FECHA DE NOTICIA: January 4, 2007 LISTED NO HA COMPLIDO CON EL AVISO ANTERIOR PORQUE HA FALTADO EN TOMAR MEDIDAS REQUERIDAS RESPECTO A ESTE CASO. SI USTED NO ACTUA DENTRO DE DIEZ (10) DIAS DESDE LA FECHA DE ESTA NOTICIA, ES POSIBLE QUE UN FALLO SERIA REGISTRADO CONTRA LISTED SiN UNA AUDIENCIA Y USTED PODRIA PERDER SU PROPIEDAD O OTROS DERECHOS IMPORTANTES. LISTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTA NOTICIA A SU ABOGADO EN SEGUIDA. SI LISTED NO TIENE ABOGADO O NO TIENE CON QUE EXHIBIT "B" PAGAR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA ESCRITA ABAJO PARR AVERIGUAR A DONDE USTED PUEDE OBTENER LA AYUDA LEGAL. Lawyer Referral Service Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 117013 (717) 249-3166 TUC 1 ~ ~a~ S e en re r, Jr. Supreme Cou . No. 36803 111 North Front Street PO Box 889 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0889 (717) 234-4121 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC. -2- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this ~~day of January, 2007, I, Theresa A. Wheeler, Paralegal to Stephen M. Greecher, Jr., Esquire, for the law firm of Tucker Arensberg, P.C., attorneys for Verizon Pennsylvania Inc., hereby certify that !have this day served the foregoing document, by depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows: Alex Arndt 29 Riverview Drive Enola, PA 17025 ~~U/~A l,l. /[~ a/Vp~ 91684.1 -3- VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC v. ALEX ARNDT Plaintiff Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW NO. 2006-06992 NOTICE OF ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT TO: Alex Arndt, Defendant You are hereby notified that on z/ ~ ~ ~3 2007 the following Default Judgment has been entered against you in the above-captioned case. DATE: I Pr thonota I hereby certify that the name and address of the proper person to receive this notice under Pa. R.C.P. 236 is: Alex Arndt 29 Riverview Drive Enola, PA 17025 A Alex Arndt, Defendido/a - Defendidos/as Por este medio se le esta notificando que el de del 2007, el/la siguiente Fallo ha sido anotado en contra suya en el caso mencionado en el epigrafe. FECHA: Prothonotario Certifico que la siguiente direccion es la del defendido/a segun indicaca en el certificado de residencia: Alex Arndt 29 Riverview Drive Enola, PA 17025 Dated: ! ~ ~ 7 Respectfully submitted, Tucker Arensberg, P.C. Stephe M. Gre cher, Jr. Supreme Court I.D. No. 36803 111 North Front Street P.O. Box 889 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0889 (717) 234-4121 Attorneys for Plaintiff Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. By: Stephen M. Greecher, Jr., Esquire Supreme Court I.D. No. 36803 111 North Front Street P.O. Box 889 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0889 Telephone: 717-234-4121 Facsimile: 717-232-6802 VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. ALEX ARNDT, Defendant COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND CIVIL ACTION -LAW NO.2006-06992 SS Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally appeared Stephen M. Greecher, Jr., Esquire, Attorney for Verizon Pennsylvania Inc., Plaintiff herein who, as an authorized representative th of, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that the Defendant, Ale Ar dt, is not in the military service of the United States of America,~o the~stof~jlis no edge, information and belief. ~ // ~~~~ ~ i 'Stephen M.'~reecher",dr/, Esquire Attorney for Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ day of ~,~,w~~ , 2007. otary Public NOTARIAL sEAI MICHELE KUSERY-GRAM Notary PubUC CITY Of HARRISBURG, QAUPHIN COUNTY My Commission Expkes Nov 5.2007 3 M :v ~~~o ~ ~. g W J C°'s ~- 1,;-' .~ .vrwa ~ .. .... ,~..... , ... .. ..... a, ~ -mew :er.~::•~ ;~ .. ra c_.:~ ~~ F N GJ ..~ C.: ss ",,.~1~1 f l~T-? Nl C -'l r '.`7 ;'' } t'a'i :,~ °"G ~ :. i+~.v;,: ~-«..ww var. ~. SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2006-06992 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC VS ARNDT ALEX RICHARD SMITH Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon ARNDT ALEX the DEFENDANT at 1635:00 HOURS, on the 8th day of December 2006 at 29 RIVERVIEW DRIVE ENOLA, PA 17025 by handing to HAROLD ARNDT, FATHER a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing 18.00 Service 13.20 Postage .3g Surcharge 10.00 .00 41.59 Sworn and Subscibed to before me this of day So Answers: R. Thomas Kline 12/12/20 TUCKER A By: A.D.