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MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C,
BY: SCOTf W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IOEN1r1FICAT10N NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREIIT
HARRISBURG. PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
ATfORNEYS FOR PLA1NT1PF
JOEL CENTRE
1438 Raven Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. 261 CIVIL 1994
v.
JOHN A. CAPELLO, D.M.D.
219 Eas1 Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055,
Defendant
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend agains11he claims se1
forth in 1he following pages, you must lake action within twenty (20) days after 1his
complaint and notice are served. by en1ering a wrillen appearance personally or by allorney
and filing in wri1ing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set for1h againsl
you. You are warned that if you fail 10 do so 1he case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the court wi1hout further notice for any money
claimed in the complaint or for any olher claim or relief requested by 1he plaintiff. You may
lose money or properly 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 Coun1y Court Administrator
Cumberland Coun1y Courthouse
One Courthouse Square, 4th Floor
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 697-0371
A VISO
Le han demandado a usted en la corle. Si usted defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en law paginas siguien1es, uS1ed 1iene veinte (20) dias de plaza al panir de la fecha
de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrita 0 en persona 0
con un abogado y en1regar a la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones a las
demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, ia corte tomara
medidas y puede continuer ia demanda en contra suya sin previa aviso 0 notificacion.
Ademas, la corte puede decodor a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con
todas law provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades u otros
derechos importantes para uS1ed.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDlATAMENTE. SI
NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE ELDlNERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICO, V A Y A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A
D1RECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE
PUEDE CONSEGUlR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland Coun1y Cour1 Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square, 41h Floor
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 697-0371
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JOEL CENTRE
1438 Raven Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. 261 CIVIL 1994
v.
JOHN A. CAPELLO, D.M.D.
219 East Main Stree1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, by and through his altorneys, Morgan & Morgan, P.C., hereby
complains against Defendant and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is an adult individual residing at 1he above address.
2. Defendant is a doctor with an office located at the ahove address.
3. At all times material hereto, Defendant was licensed to prac1ice
periodontics in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Iimi1ed his prac1ice to 1he specialty
of periodontics.
4. On or about December 21, 1987, Plaintiff came under the care of
Defendant for periodontal care.
5. Plaintiff then treated with and had regular visits by Defendant for
periodontal care.
6. Defendant did no1 perform on Plaintiff a full series of x-rays until
l'Iovember 13, 1990.
7. The full series of x-rays performed on November 13, 1990 revealed
generalized 30% to 60% bone loss with 70% on upper molars.
8. Defendan1 continued 10 see Plain1iff regularly for maintenance care until
May 4, 1993, the last visit.
9. After May 4, 1993, Plaintiff came under !he care of another periodontist,
Dr. Marvin Berger, who diagnosed generalized moderate to severe periodontitis complicated
by severe 1OO1h mobility.
10. Thereafter, Plaintiff underwent comprehensive 1reatment including
nonsurgical and surgical phases.
11. As a result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendan1,
Plaintiff suffered and may continue to suffer from mouth pain, bone and tooth loss, too1h
mobility, past and future needs of surgery.
12. As a further result of Defendant's negligence, carelessness and/or
recklessness, Plaintiff suffered further injuries and damages, including but not limited to,
pain and suffering, mental anguish and distress, injuries to his nerves, bones, muscles,
organs, joints and fascia, and olher body parts and sys1ems, all of which are or may be
continuing in na1ure.
13. As a further result of Defendant's misconduct, Plaintiff has been and may
continue to be forced to expend sums of money for medical care and treatment,
rehabilitation, testing and care, which are or may be continuing in nature.
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14. As a fur1her result of Defendant's misconduct, Plaintiff has in 1he past
and may in 1he fU1ure be prevented from allending his usual and daily activities and
avocations and has and will continue to lose life's pleasures.
IS. Plain1iffs injuries and damages aforesaid were caused by 1he negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, including:
A. Failure to perform a comprehensive documentation of
dental and periodontal changes;
B. Failure to perform appropriate and regular radiographs;
C. Failure to provide Plaintiff with alternative 1reatmen1S;
D. Failure to make a timely periodontal diagnosis;
E. Failure to recommend and/or perform 1imely
surgical measures before bone breakdown had reached such an
advanced stage as it was in 1993;
F. Failure 10 warn of the risks associated wi1h conservative
care versus more aggressive periodontal care;
G. Failure to oulline for Plaintiff the options of various
periodontal care;
H. Failure to 1imely and properly stabilize Plaintiffs
loose tee1h;
I. Failure to warn Plaintiff 1ha1 his supporting structures
were con1inuing to breakdown and 1hat an option existed for active
periodontal and res10rative efforlS;
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J. Failure to explain to Plaintiff the significance of the
November 13, 1990 x-rays;
K. Failure to provide a comprehensive periodontal
plan;
L. Failure to maintain full periodontal charling;
M. Failure to recognize the significance of Plainliffs
increasing periodontitis;
N. Failure 10 take steps 10 correct or decrease Plaintiffs
advancing periodontitis;
O. Allowing Plaintiff to suffer severe bone loss;
P. Failure to diagnose and/or detect the increasing
periodontitis;
Q. Failing to perform appropria1e tests and examinations to
detect the existence of and the increasing nature of Plaintiffs periodon1itis;
R. Failing to properly and adequately to monitor 1he
periodonlitis;
S. Failing to properly examine Plainliff on his visits,
particularly with respect to probing dep1hs and pockets.
16. Defendant's negligence, carelessness and/or recklessness caused and/or
increased 1he risk of causing Plaintiff to suffer the injuries and damages aforesaid.
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WHEREFORE, Plain1iff demands judgment against Defendant in an amoun1 in
excess of $25,000.00, exclusive of interest, costs and delay damages.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
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made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of his knowledge,
information and belief. He understands that the statemenlS in said pleading are made subject
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 261 Civil 1994
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
JOHN A, CAPELLO, D,M.D"
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of the undersigned as
attorneys for Defendant, John A, capello, D,M.D., in the above-
captioned matter,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
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Kevin E, Osborne, Esquire
305 North Front Street
P,O, Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 255-7645
1.0, No, 34991
Attorney for Defendant
John A, Capello, D,M.D,
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CBRTIFICATB OF SBRVICB
I, Kevin E. Osborne, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant, do
hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe for Entry of
Appearance was served upon the following, by enclosing a true and
correct copy in envelopes addressed as follows, postage prepaid and
depositing same in the United states mail, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania on the 10th day of June, 1994,
Scott W, Morgan, Esquire
MORGAN & MORGAN
120 South Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
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Kevin E, Osborne, Esquire
305 North Front Street
P,O, Box 999
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I.D, No, 34991
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BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JOEL CENTRE
1438 Raven Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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PRAECIPE TO ISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly issue a Writ of Summons directed to Defendant,
John A, Capello, D.M,D., 219 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania, 17055.
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Joel Centre
Court of Conunon Pleas
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John A. Capello, D,M.D,
219 East Main St,
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BY: SCOTI' W, MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
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(717) 236-7959
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOEL CENTRE,
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: NO. 261 CIVIL 1994
JOHN A. CAPELLO, D.M.D.,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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NO, 261 civil 1994
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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JOHN A. CAPELLO, D.H.D.,
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Rule directing Plaintiff to file a
Complaint against Defendant, John A, capello, D,H,D" within twenty
(20) days or non pros seq, reg,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
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Kev n E, Osborne, Esquire
305 North Front Street
P,O, Box 999
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Attorneys for Defendant
John A, Capello, D,H.D,
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CERTIPICATE OP SERVICE
I, Kevin E. osborne, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant, do
hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing praecipe for Rule to
File Complaint was served upon the following, by enclosing a true
and correct copy in envelopes addressed as follows, postage prepaid
and depositing same in the united states mail, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania on the 10th day of June, 1994,
scott W. Morgan, Esquire
MORGAN & MORGAN
120 South street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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JOHN A, CAPELLO, D.M.D., :
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RULE TO PILE COMPLAINT
TO: Scott W, Morgan, Esquire
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Joel centre, Plaintiff
You are hereby directed to file a Complaint against
Defendant, John A. capello, D,M,O" within twenty (20) days or non
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I, Kevin E. Osborne, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant, do
hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Rule to File Complaint
was served upon the following, by enclosing a true and correct copy
in envelopes addressed as follows, postage prepaid and depositing
same in the United states mail, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on the
lOth day of June, 1994,
scott W. Morgan, Esquire
MORGAN & MORGAN
120 South street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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BY: SCOTr W. MORGAN. ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101
(717) 236-7959
ATrORNEYS FOR PLAIN1:IFF
JOEL CENTRE,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. 261 CIVIL 1994
Plaintiff
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JOHN A. CAPELLO, D.M.D.
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATIER
Plaintiff by and through his attorneys, Morgan & Morgan, P.C.,hereby replies
to New Matter of Defendant as follows:
2-7. The allegations of these paragraphs are denied as conclusions of law to
which no answer is required.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that New Matter be dismissed and judgmenl
entered in his favor.
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DATED: November :W.-.1994
VERIFICATION
SCOIt W. Morgan, Esquire states that he is counsel of record for Plaintiff in Ihe
within action, is authorized to take this Verifica1ion on his behalf, and that 1he statements
made in 1he foregoing Reply to New Matter are true and correct to the best of his knowledge,
information and belief. He understands that the statements in said pleading are made subject
to Ihe penal lies of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~4904. relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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BY: SCOTT W, MOROAN. ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO, 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURO, PA 17101.1210
(717) 236.7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JOEL CENTRE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNA,
v.
NO, 261 CIVIL 1994
JOHN A. CAPELLO, D,M,D,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER TO SE'ITLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above matter settled, discontinued and ended upon payment of
your costs, only,
MORGAN & MORGAN. P.C.
DATED: December -1.', . 1995
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NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Scott W. Morgan, Esquire
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Joel Centre, Plaintiff
You are hereby notified to reply to the within New Matter
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be
entered against you,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
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ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANT JOHN A. CAPELLO. D.M.D.
1, The. averments of Plaintiff's Complaint are denied in
accordance with Rule 1029 of the Pennsylvania Rules of civil
Procedure,
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests judgment in his favor and
against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
2, At all times relevant hereto the Defendant's conduct
met the appropriate standard of care of treatment for this
Plaintiff,
3. At all times relevant hereto the Defendant followed
an accepted schoo! of thought in treating the Plaintiff,
4. Defendant's conduct did not cause or contribute to
any harm allegedly suffered by this Plaintiff,
5, The Plaintiff has failed to set forth a cause of
action against this Defendant,
6. The Plaintiff's claim is barred by the statute of
limitations,
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7. To the extent discovery may reveal the same, the
affirmative defense of contributory negligence is pled.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that judgment be entered in
his favor and against plaintiff,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
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Kevin E, Osborne, Esquire--
305 North Front Street
P,O, Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 255-7645
I.D, No, 34991
Attorney for Defendant
John A, Capello, D,M,I>.
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VERIPICATION
I, John A. Capello, D,M,O" certify that the facts in the
foregoing Answer with New Matter are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief and further state that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C,S. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Kevin E, Osborne, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant, do
hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Answer with New Hatter
of Defendant John A, Capello, D,M,D. was served upon the following,
by enclosing a true and correct copy in envelopes addressed as
follows, postage prepaid and depositing same in the United states
mail, at Harrisburg, Pennsy1 vania on the 16th day of November,
1994,
scott W, Horgan, Esquire
HORGAN & HORGAN
120 South street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
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Kevin E, Osborne, Esquire
305 North Front Street
P,O, Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 255-7645
I,D, No, 34991
Attorneys for Defendant
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