HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-0112DEBRA LYNN SLIMA, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO: - 6 7- //-?- l /
DOUGLAS JAMES WANCZA C,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
To the Prothonotary:
Please issue a writ of summons in the above captioned action.
Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to the Cumberland County Sheriffs Office.
Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER & WHARE
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Date: January 5, 2007
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID 4 81924
Attorney for Plaintiff
WRIT OF SUMMONS
To The Above Named Defendants:
Douglas James Wanczak
40 Thompson Creek Drive
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN ACTION
AGAINST YOU.
Prothonotary
Date: /-J- p By:
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2007-00112 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SLIMA DEBRA LYNN
VS
WANCZAK DOUGLAS JAMES
WILLIAM CLINE
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
WANCZAK DOUGLAS JAMES the
DEFENDANT , at 1038:00 HOURS, on the 5th day of February , 2007
at 40 THOMPSON CREEK DRIVE
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
RON MOWERY, ROOMMATE
by handing to
ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 33.44
Postage .39
Surcharge 10.00
.00
z11y16 7 q? 61.83
Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
of ,
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
02/06/2007
ROMINGER & WHARE
By `
eputy Sheriff
A. D.
DEBRA LYNN SLIMA,
Plaintiff
V.
DOUGLAS JAMES WANCZAK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
No. D7-/IZ
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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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.
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Phone: (717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMONS L O NIA
DEBRA LYNN SLIMA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PE
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
DOUGLAS JAMES WANCZAK, NO. C7 -?'
Defendant
COMPLAINT
intiff Debra Lynn Shma, by their attorney, Karl E. Rominger,
The above-referenced Pla
Esquire, respectfully sets forth the following cause of action:
PARTIES
hereinafter "Plaintiff') is an individual residing at 212 West
1. Plaintiff, Debra Lynn Shma
Catherine Street, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201.
2. Defendant, Douglas James Wanczak (hereinafter "Defendant") is an individual residing
at 40 Thompson Creek Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257•
VENUE
this action because the causes of action arose with Defendant in
3. Venue is appropriate for thi
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
FACTS
uar 27, 2005, Plaintiff was at Defendant's residence, 40 Thompson
4. On or about JanY
ve Shi pensburg, PA 17257 where she was residing at the time.
Creek Dn p
5. Defendant returned home at around 2:30 a.m. after having been drinking at a bar until it
closed.
6. At around 5:30 a.m. Defendant and Plaintiff were having a conversation.
7. Defendant, without provocation, viciously punched Plaintiff across the face.
8. As a direct result of the Defendant's punch, Plaintiff lost two teeth, suffered a fractured
bone, and bruising on her face.
COUNT I - ASSAULT AND BATTERY
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 are incorporated by reference thereto as if fully set forth herein.
10. Defendant intentionally punched Plaintiff in the face.
11. Defendant's punch was not consented to, nor a result of self-defense.
12. Defendant's punch caused Plaintiff to lose teeth, suffer bruising and fracturing on her
face.
13. Plaintiff, as a result of Defendant's actions, has present and future medical bills.
14. Plaintiff, as a result of Defendant's actions, has suffered mentally and emotionally.
15. Plaintiff, as a result of Defendant's actions, had pain and suffering both at the time and in
the future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an award in her
favor in an amount not in excess of the statutory limits for compulsory arbitration, including
costs of this suit and attorney fees, and punitive damages.
PUNITIVE DAMAGES
16. Paragraphs 1 through 15 are incorporated by reference thereto as if fully set forth herein.
17. The conduct of Defendant was shocking and outrageous.
18. The Defendant acted with a bad motive.
19. The Defendant's intentional conduct was the factual cause of Plaintiff's injuries.
20. The Defendant should be punished in order to deter the Defendant and others from
committing similar wanton and willful acts.
21. The Plaintiff is entitled to punitive damages.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an award in her
favor in an amount not in excess of the statutory limits for compulsory arbitration, including
costs of this suit and attorney fees, and punitive damages.
Dated:&* Respectfully Submitted,
ROMINGER & ASSOCIATES
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Tel: (717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Plaintiff
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, states that he is the attorney for, Debra Slima, in this
action; that he makes this affidavit as attorney because he has sufficient knowledge or
information and belief, based upon his investigation of the matters averred or denied in
the foregoing document; and that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: O
Karl E. ominger, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
DEBRA LYNN SLIMA, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V. :
DOUGLAS JAMES WANCZAK,
Defendant :NO. 07 - f / Z,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, do hereby certify that I served a copy of the Complaint
upon the following by depositing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Douglas James Wanczak
40 Thompson Creek
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Dated: Vd4l )- ? 2 06 7
Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER & ASSOCIATES
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Plaintiff
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NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
DEBRA LYNN SLIMA, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V. : NO. 2007 - 0112 CIVIL TERM
DOUGLAS JAMES WANCZAY,
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE OF
COUNSEL OF RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE, as attorney for the
Defendant, Douglas James Wa.nczak, in this matter.
JANUARY " , 2008
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Carlisle, PA 17013
717-241-4436
SUPREME COURT ID NO. 87380
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DEBRA LYNN SLIMA,
Plaintiff
VS.
DOUGLAS JAMES WANCZAK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:NO: 07-0112
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STATEMENT OF INTENTION TO PROCEED
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
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Please note that the Plaintiff intends to proceed with the above captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Rominger & Associates
Date: C 0 I-- Z' y?
Vincent M. Monfredo, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court I.D. # 206671
Attorney for Plaintiff
DEBRA LYNN SLIMA,
Plaintiff
V.
DOUGLAS JAMES WANCZAK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Vincent M. Monfredo, Esquire, do hereby certify that I served a copy of the Intention
to Proceed upon the following by depositing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Douglas James Wanczak
c/o Nathan Wolf, Esquire
10 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER & ASSOCIATES
Dated: ?O- 2'(- (
Vincent M. Monfredo, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 206671
Attorney for Plaintiff
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, CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014, AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE—THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
BY THE COURT
DAVID D. BUELL
PROTHONOTARY
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