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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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DAVID ALLEN GEHR,
DERVIN H. GARMAN, JR., and
DAYTON PARTS, INC.,
Defendants
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
4th Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
42900/MLS
ROBERT STONE,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 9'1- .;l (, ~-1 c..;"..;.t I.u..-
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DAVID ALLEN GEHR,
DERVIN H. GARMAN, JR., and
DAYTON PARTS, INC.,
Defendants
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. plaintiff Robert Stone is a citizen of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and an adult individual who resiues at 240 West
Columbia Road, Enola, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant David Allen Gehr is an adult individual and
citizen of the commonwealth of pennsylvania who resides at 859 Old
Silver spring Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant Dervin H. Garman, Jr. is an adult individual
employed by Defendant Dayton Parts, Inc., and citizen of the
commonwealth of Pennsylvaniar who resides at R.D. #2, Newport,
Perry county, Pennsylvania.
4. Defendant Dayton Parts, Inc. is an entity which performs
business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, located at 3500
Industrial Park Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin county, Pennsylvania.
5. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place
on or about March 5, 1993 at approximately 3:50 p.m. on State Route
0011 (Route 11), Silver spring Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
6. At that time and place, Mr. Stone was operating his motor
vehicle, a 1972 Chevrolet Nova, in a north bound direction on Route
11, in the left traffic lane.
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7. At the same timer Defendant Gehr was operating a 1988
Chevrolet Truck in a north bound direction on Route 11 and was
travelling in the left lane of travel, following Mr. stone's
vehicle.
8. At the same time, Defendant Garman was operating a 1985
Chevrolet Truck, registered to Defendant Dayton Parts Inc., his
employer, in a north bound direction on Route 11 and was travelling
in the left lane of travel, following Defendant Gehr's vehicle.
9. Mr. stone was stopped in traffic waiting for a red light
and his vehicle was struck in the rear by Defendant Gehr's vehicle.
10. Immediately thereafter, Defendant Garman, driving a truck
while in the scope of employment with Defendant Dayton Parts, Inc.,
collided with the rear portion of Defendant Gehr's vehicle, pushing
it into Mr. stone's vehicler causing a second impact.
11. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and
damages set forth hereinafter sustained by Plaintiff stone are the
direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless, wanton and
reckless manner in which each of the Defendant Gehr and Defendant
Garman, while in the scope of his employment with Dayton Partsr
Inc., operated their motor vehicles as follows:
a. failure to have their vehicles under such control
as to be able to stop within the assured clear
distance ahead;
b. failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch
for the presence of other motor vehicles on the
highway;
c. failure to apply their brakes in sufficient time to
avoid striking the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle;
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e.
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failure to keep a proper watch for traffic on the
highway;
failure to drive their vehicles with due regard for
the highway and traffic conditions which were
existing and of which they were or should have been
aware;
failure to keep proper and adequate control over
their vehicles; and
driving their vehicles upon the highway in a manner
endangering persons and property and in a reckless
manner with careless disregard to the rights and
safety of others and in violation of the Motor
Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
COUNT I
ROBERT STONE
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DAVID ALLEN GEHR, DERVIN H. GARMAN. JR.,
AND DAYTON PARTS, INC.
12. All of the foregoing allegations contained within
paragraphs 1 through 11 are hereby incorporated by reference.
13. Mr. Stone sustained painful and severe injuries which
include but are not limited to a lumbo-sacral sprain and strain
with radiculopathy and a herniated disc.
14. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Mr.
Stone, he was forced to incur liability for medical treatment,
medications, and similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to
restore himself to health, and claim is made therefor.
15. Because of the nature of his injuries, Mr. Stone has been
advised and, therefore, avers that he may be forced to incur
similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefor.
16. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. Stone has
undergone and in the future may undergo physical and mental
suffering, inconvenience in carrying out his daily activities, loss
of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor.
17. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Mr. stone has been
and in the future may be subject to humiliation and embarrassment,
and claim is made therefor.
18. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. stone has
sustained work loss, loss of opportunity and a permanent diminution
of his earning power and capacity, and claim is made therefor.
19. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Mr. stone has
sustained uncompensated work loss, and claim is made therefor.
20. Mr. stone continues to be plagued by persistent pain and
limitation and, therefore, avers that his injuries may be of a
permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of
his lifetime, and claim is made therefor,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff stone demands judgment against Defendants
Gehr, Garman and Dayton Parts, Inc. in an amount in excess of
Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars exclusive of interest and
costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Dated: 51nl q~
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I.D. No. 35 5
4503 North Front street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
OBERT STONE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
vs.
AVID ALLEN GEHRr
ERVIN H. GARMAN, JR" and
AYTON PARTS, INC.,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DIRECTIONS FOR SHERIFF
Please serve Defendant David Allen Gehr, at his place of residence
t 859 Old Silver Spring Road, Mechanicsburg, cumberland county,
ennsylvania, by leaving a copy of the enclosed complaint with him or
ith an adult relative or with an adult/person in charge at that time.
Please serve, by deputized service, Defendant Dervin H. Garman,
r., at his place of residence at R.D. #2, Newport, Perry county,
ennsylvania, by leaving a copy of the enclosed Complaint with him or
ith an adult relative or with an adult/person in charge at that time.
Please serve Defendant Dayton Parts, Inc., at their place of
usiness at 3500 Industrial Park Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
ennsylvania, by leaving a copy of the enclosed Complaint with him or
ith an adult relative or with an adult/person in charge at that time.
Respectfully submitted,
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4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, ROBERT STONE, Plaintiff, have read the foregoing COMPLAINT and
o hereby swear or affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing are
rue and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
understand that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of
8 Pa.C.S.A. 54904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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ROBERT STONE, *
Plaintiff *
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DAVID ALLEN GEHR, DERVIN H. *
GARMAN, JR., and DAYTON PARTS, *
INC" *
Defendants *
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.: 94-2657
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of Defendants, Dervin H,
Garman, Jr. and Dayton Parts, Inc. in the above-captioned matter.
By:
Timothy
Attorney
3631 Nor Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Defendants
Dervin H. Garman, Jr. and Dayton
Parts, Inc.
Dated: June 6, 1994
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the
foregoing document upon the persons in the manner indicated below,
which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of sarne in the United
States Mail, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage,
prepaid, as follows:
David A, Lutz, Esquire
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Plaintiff
By:
CALD~KEARNS
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Timothy ,Mark, Esquire
Attorney I D. #27758
3631 Nor Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Defendants
Dervin H, Garman, Jr, and Dayton
Parts, Inc.
Dated: June 6, 1994
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Robert Stone
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David Allen Gehr
Dervin H. Garman, Jr.
Dayton Parts Inc.
In the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 94-2657 Civil 1994
Complaint in Civil Action Law and
Notice To Defend
Michael E. Barrick, Deputy Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law
says on June B, 1994 at 3:10 o'clock P.M. E.D.S.T" he served a true
copy of Complaint in Civil Action Law and Notice To Defend, in the above
entitled aciton upon one of the within named defendants to wit:
David Allen Gehr, by making known unto Margaret Gehr, Mother at 59 Hellam
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, its contents and at
the same time handing to her personally the said true and attested
copy of the same.
R. Thomas Kline Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law, says he
made diligent search and inquiry for the within named defendant to wit:
Dervin H. Garman Jr, but was unable to locate him in his bailiwick.
He therefore deputized the Sheriff of Perry County to serve the within
Complaint in Civil Action Law and Notice To Defend according to law.
PERRY COUNTY RETURN:George W. Frownfelter, Sheriff who being duly sworn
according to law, says that he made diligent search and inquiry for the
within named defendant to wit: Dervin H. Garman, Jr. but was unable to
locate him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the Complaint & Notice
"NOT FOUND" as to the within named defendant Dervin H. Garman Jr.
So answers: George W. Frownfelter Sheriff Perry County
Perry county return is hereto attached.
R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff who being duly sworn says he made diligent
search and inquiry for the within named defendants to wit: Dervin H. Garman
Jr., and Dayton Parts, Inc., but was unable to locate them in his bailiwick.
He therefore deputized the Sheriff of Dauphin County, to serve the within
Complaint in Civil Action Lawand Notice To Defend according to law.
DAUPHIN COUNTY RETURN: And now: June B, 1994 at 2:30 P.M. Served
the within Complaint & NOtice upon Dervin H. Garman, Jr. by personally handin
to Dervin H. Garman Jr. a true and attested copy of the original Complaint
& Notice and making known unto him at his place of employment, Dayton Parts,
3500 Industrial Park Road, Dauphin County, Pa, 17110
So Answers: William H. Livingston Sheriff
And now: May 24th 1994 at 10:12 A.M. served the within Complaint &
Notice upon Dayton Parts Inc. by personally handing to Mike Mottola,
Director Human Resources and person in charge at time of service a true
and attested copy of the original Complaint & Notice and making known
to him the contents thereof at their place of business 3500 Industrial
Park, Road, Harrisburg, Pa.
So answers: William H. Livingston Sheriff
Dauphin County Return is hereto attached.
So answers:
R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff
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10.00 Advance costs: 150.00
24.25 Sheriff's Costs 82.09
12.00 $ 67.91
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Sworn and Subscribed To Before Me
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Robert Stone
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No, 94-2657
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNA:
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN:
SHERIFF'S RETURN
NO. 94-2657
PAGE 108
AND NOW: June 8th,
1994
,at 2:30 p,M.
SERVED THE
UPON
BY PERSONALLY
WITHIN
Complaint & Notice
Dervin H, Garman, Jr,
HANDING TO Dervin H, Garman, Jr,
A TRUE ATTESTED COpy OF THE ORIGINAL Complaint & Notice
AND MAKING KNOWN TO him THE CONTENTS THEREOF AT his place
of employment, Dayton Parts, 3500 Industrial Park Road, Dauphin County, Pa. 17110,
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SO ANSWERS -.
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SHERIFF OF DAUPHIN COUNTY~ PENNA
BY
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DEPUTY SHERIFF
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this 9th ,~ay of June, 1994
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SHERIFF'S COST $ 20.50 Pd. 6/1/94
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNA:
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN:
SHERIFF'S RETURN
NO. 94-2657
PAGE 90
AND NOW: May 24th
19 94 ,at 10:12 A, M.
SERVED THE
UPON
BY PERSONALLY
WITHIN Complaint & Notice
Dayton Parts Inc.
HANDING TO Mike Mottola, Director Human Resources and person in charge at time
of service
A TRUE ATTESTED COPY OF THE ORIGINAL Complaint & Notice
AND MAKING KNOWN TO
him
THE CONTENTS THEREOF AT their place
of business, 3500 Industrial Park Road, Harrisburg, Pa,
SO ANSWERS
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ROBERT STONE,
plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. Cf4 .:)057 C( -u.<.'e.. 0~
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:
vs.
DAVID ALLEN GEHRr
DERVIN H. GARMAN, JR., and
DAYTON PARTS, INC.,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
4th Floor
Cumberland county Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
tn Testimony whereof, I here unto set rrry hand
and the II 01 d at Cartls\e, ~:i
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ROBERT STONE,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
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vs.
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DAVID ALLEN GEHR,
DERVIN H. GARMAN, JR., and
DAYTON PARTS, INC.,
Defendants
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas sugnuientes,
usted tiene viente (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 previa
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 ABOGADO IMMEDIATEMENTE. 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.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
4th Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
42900/HLS
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY r PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
ROBERT STONE,
Plaintiff
DAVID ALLEN GEHR,
DERVIN H. GARMAN, JR., and
DAYTON PARTS, INC.,
Defendants
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Robert Stone is a citizen of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and an adult individual who resides at 240 West
Columbia Road, Enola, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant David Allen Gehr is an adult individual and
citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who resides at 859 Old
Silver Spring Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant Dervin H. Garman, Jr. is an adult individual
employed by Defendant Dayton Parts, Inc., and citizen of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who resides at R.D. #2, Newport,
Perry County, Pennsylvania.
4. Defendant Dayton Parts, Inc. is an entity which performs
business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, located at 3500
Industrial Park Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
5. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place
on or about March 5, 1993 at approximately 3:50 p.m. on State Route
0011 (Route 11), Silver spring Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
6. At that time and place, Mr. Stone was operating his motor
vehicle, a 1972 Chevrolet Nova, in a north bound direction on Route
11, in the left traffic lane.
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7. At the same time, Defendant Gehr was operating a 1988
Chevrolet Truck in a north bound direction on Route 11 and was
travelling in the left lane of travel, following Mr. stone's
vehicle.
8. At the same time, Defendant Garman was operating a 1985
Chevrolet Truck, registered to Defendant Dayton Parts Inc., his
employer, in a north bound direction on Route 11 and was travelling
in the left lane of travel, following Defendant Gehr's vehicle.
9. Mr. stone was stopped in traffic waiting for a red light
and his vehicle was struck in the rear by Defendant Gehr's vehicle.
10. Immediately thereafter, Defendant Garman, driving a truck
while in the scope of employment with Defendant Dayton Parts, Inc.,
collided with the rear portion of Defendant Gehr's vehicle, pushing
it into Mr. stone's vehicler causing a second impact.
11. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and
damages set forth hereinafter sustained by Plaintiff stone are the
direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless, wanton and
reckless manner in which each of the Defendant Gehr and Defendant
Garmanr while in the scope of his employment with Dayton Parts,
Inc., operated their motor vehicles as follows:
a. failure to have their vehicles under such control
as to be able to stop within the assured clear
distance ahead;
b. failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch
for the presence of other motor vehicles on the
highway;
c. failure to apply their brakes in sufficient time to
avoid striking the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle;
.
d. failure to keep a proper watch for traffic on the
highway;
e. failure to drive their vehicles with due regard for
the highway and traffic conditions which were
existing and of which they were or should have been
aware;
f. failure to keep proper and adequate control over
their vehicles; and
g. driving their vehicles upon the highway in a manner
endangering persons and property and in a reckless
manner with careless disregard to the rights and
safety of others and in violation of the Motor
Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
COUNT I
ROBERT STONE
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DAVID ALLEN GEHR, DERVIN H. GARMAN. JR..
AND DAYTON PARTS. INC.
12. All of the foregoing allegations contained within
paragraphs 1 through 11 are hereby incorporated by reference.
13. Mr. Stone sustained painful and severe injuries which
include but are not limited to a lumbo-sacral sprain and strain
with radiculopathy and a herniated disc.
14. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Mr.
Stone, he was forced to incur liability for medical treatment,
medications, and similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to
restore himself to health, and claim is made therefor.
15. Because of the nature of his injuries, Mr. stone has been
advised and, therefore, avers that he may be forced to incur
similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefor.
16. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. stone has
undergone and in the future may undergo physical and mental
.
suffering, inconvenience in carrying out his daily activities, loss
of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor.
17. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Mr. stone has been
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and in the future may be subject to humiliation and embarrassment,
and claim is made therefor.
18. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. stone has
sustained work loss, loss of opportunity and a permanent diminution
of his earning power and capacity, and claim is made therefor.
19. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Mr. stone has
sustained uncompensated work loss, and claim is made therefor.
20. Mr. stone continues to be plagued by persistent pain and
limitation andr therefore, avers that his injuries may be of a
permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of
his lifetimer and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff stone demands judgment against Defendants
Gehr, Garman and Dayton Parts, Inc. in an amount in excess of
Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars exclusive of interest and
costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Dated: 51111 q~
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I.D. No. 35 5
4503 North Front street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTYr PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
OBERT STONE,
Plaintiff
AVID ALLEN GEHR,
ERVIN H. GARMAN, JR., and
AYTON PARTS, INC.,
Defendants
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DIRECTIONS FOR SHERIFF
Please serve Defendant David Allen Gehr, at his place of residence
t 859 Old Silver spring Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland CountYr
ennsylvania, by leaving a copy of the enclosed Complaint with him or
ith an adult relative or with an adult/person in charge at that time.
Please serve, by deputized service, Defendant Dervin H. Garman,
r., at his place of residence at R.D. #2, Newport, Perry County,
ennsylvaniar by leaving a copy of the enclosed Complaint with him or
an adult relative or with an adult/person in charge at that time.
Please serve Defendant Dayton Parts, Inc., at their place of
usiness at 3500 Industrial Park Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
ennsylvania, by leaving a copy of the enclosed Complaint with him or
ith an adult relative or with an adult/person in charge at that time.
Respectfully submitted,
A
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Da d L. squJ.re
1.0. No. 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
42900/MLS
ROBERT STONE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs.
DAVID ALLEN GEHR, DERVIN H,
GARMAN, JR. and DAYTON PARTS,
INC. ,
NO, 94-2657 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTBR
1. Admitted, based on information and belief.
2. Admitted, based on information and belief.
3. Denied. Defendant Dervin H. Garman, Jr, resides at 5866
Palm Street, Harrisburg, PA 17112, The reamining allegations are
admitted.
4. Denied. Defendant Dayton Parts, Inc. is located at 3500
Industrial Road, Warehouse No.2, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania and 1300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania,
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted, based on information and belief.
7. Admitted, based on information and belief.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted, based on information and belief.
10. Admitted, based on information and belief.
11. (a) - (g)
The averments of paragraph 11(a)-(g) are
conclusions of law and/or fact to which no responsive pleading is
appropriate or necessary under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure. By way of further answer, the averments of paragraph
11 (a) - (g) are specifically denied as they relate to Defendants
Dervin H. Garman, Jr. and Dayton Parts, Inc.
COUNT r
Robert Stone v. David Allen Gehr. Dervin H. Garman. Jr.
and Davton Parts. rnc.
12. Defendants Dervin H, Garman, Jr, and Dayton Parts, Inc.
incorporate their responses to paragraphs 1 through 11 of the
Plaintiff's Complaint,
13. Denied, Defendants, after reasonable investigation, are
without information or knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments of paragraph 13 and proof thereof is
demanded,
14, Denied. Defendants, after reasonable investigation, are
without information or knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments of paragraph 14 and proof thereof is
demanded.
15. Denied. Defendants, after reasonable investigation, are
without information or knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments of paragraph 15 and proof thereof is
demanded.
16. Denied. Defendants, after reasonable investigation, are
without information or knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments of paragraph 16 and proof thereof is
demanded.
17, Denied. Defendants, after reasonable investigation, are
without information or knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments of paragraph 17 and proof thereof is
demanded.
18, Denied, Defendants, after reasonable investigation, are
without information or knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments of paragraph 18 and proof thereof is
demanded,
19. Denied. Defendants, after reasonable investigation, are
without information or knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments of paragraph 19 and proof thereof is
demanded,
20. Denied. Defendants, after reasonable investigation, are
without information or knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments of paragraph 20 and proof thereof is
demanded,
NEW MATTER
21, Defendants Dervin H. Garman, Jr. and Dayton Parts, Inc.
incorporate their Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint,
22. To the extent that any losses, economic or otherwise,
were paid or payable under any group plan or other arrangement,
Section 1722 of the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law
prohibits the Plaintiff from recovering said amounts in this
action,
23, Any injuries and damages approximately caused to the
Plaintiff are due to the acts and/or omissions of a person other
than the answering Defendants.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Dervin H. Garman, Jr. and Dayton Parts,
Inc, demand that the Complaint be dismissed and judgment entered in
their favor and against all parties without costs to them but
together with such costs, expenses and attorney's fees as
authorized by law and which the court deems necessary, just and
appropriate under the circumstances,
Respectfully submitted,
CALDWELL & KEARNS
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-7661
Date: 1..0
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By
Timot Mark, Esquire
Attorne 's I,D. #27758
Deborah Cavacini, Esquire
Attorney's I.D. #67900
Attorney for Defendants
Dervin H. Garman, Jr. and
Dayton Parts, Inc,
32590:94332
Verification
I, Michael A. Mottola on behalf of Dayton Parts, Inc.,
verify that the averments made in the Answer with New Matter, are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ~
"G.O_ 91./
BY~~
Micllael A. Mottola
32414
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Verification
I, Dervin H. Garman, Jr., verify that the averments made in
the Answer with New Matter, are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S.A. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date:lc
'c'8_9'1
32414
CERTIPICATE OP SERVICE
AND NOW, this aCN-h day of 4LUl<.Q..
Kathy J. Murray, an employee of the law firm of
, 1994, I,
Caldwell & Kearns,
do hereby certify that I have served the foregoing document, in
triplicate, on the following by depositing an original and two true
and correct copies of same, in the United States mails, postage
prepaid, addressed to:
David L. Lutz, Esquire
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
David Allen Gehr
859 Old Silver Spring Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 94 2657 civil
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.
vs.
DAVID ALLEN GEHR,
DERVIN H. GARMAN, JR., and
DAYTON PARTS, INC.,
Defendants
.
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.
.
.
.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANTS DERVIN H. GARMAN. JR. AND DAYTON PARTS. :rNe.
21. through 23. Denied. The Defendants have failed to set
forth factual allegations that require the Plaintiff to admit
and/or deny said factual allegations and therefore paragraphs 21
through 23 are herein denied.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Robert Stone demands that the New Matter
of Defendants Dervin H. Garman, Jr. and Dayton Parts, Inc. be
dismissed.
Respectfully submitted,
Dav d L.
I.D. No.3
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
Dated:
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. ROBERT STONE, .
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Plaintiff
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vs. .
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DAVID ALLEN GEHR, .
.
DERVIN H. GARMAN , JR. , and .
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DAYTON PARTS, INC. , .
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Defendants :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 94 2657 civil
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, MELINDA L. SPICHER, an employee of the law firm of Angino
& Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify that I am this day serving a true
and correct copy of ANSWER TO NIDi-MATTER upon all' counsel of record
via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed as
follows:
Caldwell & Kearns
Timothy I. Mark, Esquire
3631 North Front st
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Wix, Wenger & Weidner
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
200 Prince st
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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Dated:
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ROBERT STONE,
Plaintiff
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.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 94 2657 civil
vs.
.
.
DAVID ALLEN GEHR,
DERVIN H. GARMAN, JR., and
DAYTON PARTS, INC.,
Defendants
.
.
.
.
.
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO: Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Please mark the above-captioned action as settled,
discontinued, and ended, and issue a certificate of Settlement.
Respectfully submitted,
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
av d L. Lut , Esqu re
I.D. No. 3595
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
Dated:
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ROBERT STONE,
Plaintiff
vs.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 94 2657 civil
.
.
.
.
DAVID ALLEN GEHR,
DERVIN H. GARMAN, JR., and
DAYTON PARTS, INC.,
Defendants
.
.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, MELINDA L. SPICHER, an employee of the law firm of Angino
& Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify that I am this day serving a true
and correct copy of PRAECIPE TO SETTLE upon all counsel of record
via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed as
follows:
Caldwell & Kearns
Timothy I. Mark, Esquire
3631 North Front st
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Wix, Wenger & Weidner
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
200 Prince st
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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