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HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-03176 I . .~ ,j j j" , I I / (/ (I l.! ~i l ~ ('. COMMONWEALTII OF PENNSYLVANIAI COUNT\' OF CUMIIEIlLANI> In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania No. 94-3176 Civil Term Reissued Summons in civil Action (,lIW Robert A. Canei and Regina II. Canei VS Thomas Ilhon, II, Tonya R. Murray and I>elbert J. and I>orls J. Keiter Hobert L. Fink, D:!puty Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, says that on ,June 16, 1994 at 2120 o'clock P.M., E.D.S.T., he served a true copy of the wi thin Heissued Summons in Civi 1 Action Law, in the above entitled action, upon the within named defendant, to witl Thomas Rhen, II, by making known unto Thomas Hhen, Fathel- of Thomas Rhen, 11, at 131 Shatto Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, its contents and at the same time handing to him personally the said true and attested copy of the same. R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, says that he served the above Summons in Civi 1 Action Law in the following mllnner! The Sher if f mail ed one of the w Hhi n named defendants, to wit I Tonya R. Murray, a notice of the pendency of the action by certified mail, to her last known address at 1040 E. Whipp Road, Centervill, 011 45459. This letter was mailed under the date of June 15, 1994. Letter was recieved by Tanya R. Murray on June 18, 1994 with return receipt card signed by Regina Canei. Return receipt card is hereto attached. R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, says that he made diligent search and inquiry for the within named defendant, to witl Delbert J. and Doris J. Keiter, but was unable to locate them in his bailiwick. lie therefore deputized the SherJff of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvllni/S to serve the within Reissued Sunnons in civil Action Law according to lllw. SCIIUYLKILL COUNTY IlETURNI I hereby certify and return that service was made by handing a true and attested copy to Doris L. Keiter, Personal, at 226 Wiconisco Ave., Tower city, Pa, on the 22nd day of July at 9130 o'clock A.M.. f;o answers 1 Sgt. Delmar Phillips. Schuylkill County return hereto attached. Sheriff's CoStSI Docketing 26.00 service 2.00 Surcharge 0.00 Out of Cuunty 5.00 Certified Mail 2.29 Schuylkill co,50.00 94.09 Pd. by Atty. 0-24-94 80 Answersl r~"<:/~~ , R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff nY~p e uty sher ff .L Sworn and Hubacribed to Hefore Me This -1fi~~ Ilay of ~......t:" 11)<)4, ^.Il. ___:... J. 'W.__UI.L!.l,-"J':J.!.!t-:- Prt:tlilOllotary . .........u...~........._...................................~....... In Tne Court cr C'.:mmO:1 Fle:::s oT C:.lr.:~~lt'l::md C;.:.lU:i~'YI Pannsylvc::nio Robert A. Canei and "egina ". Canei 'IS. Delbert J. Keiter ~o, 94-3176 c;.!vil T~rm .~ ----t -. ...-- :-low, ,July 21, 1994 ~9--. 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Defendant, Thomas Rhen, II, is an adult individual residing at 131 Shatto Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013. 3. Defendant, Tonya R. Murray, is an adult individual residing at 1040 East Whipp Road, Centerville, Montgomery County, Ohio 45459. 4. Defendant, Delbert Keiter, is an adult individual residing at 226 Wisconsico Avenue, Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania 17980. 5. Defendant, Doris Keiter, is an adult individual residing at 266 Wisconsico Avenue, Tower City, Sohuylkill County, Pennsylvania 17980. 6. On July 26, 1992, at approximately 1150 P.M., Plaintiff Regina R. Canei was a passenger in a 1991 Ford Explorer driven by Defendant Murray, traveling northbound on Interstate B1 in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter "the Murray vehicle"). 7. The Murray vehicle proceeded on to the off ramp at Exit 29E from Interstate B1 behind the vehicle operated by Defendant Doris Keiter and owned by Defendant Delbert W. Keiter, who was present in the vehicle. B. Immediately behind the Murray vehicle on the ramp was Defendant Rhen, who was traveling in a 19B7 Chevrolet Nova. 9. Shortly after entering the ramp, the Keiter vehicle suddenly and without reason, signal or other warning stopped in the middle of the ramp. 10. Defendant Murray struck the rear of the Keiter vehicle. 11. After striking the Keiter vehicle, the Murray vehicle was struck from behind by Defendant Rhen. 12. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Doris Keiter was aware of vehicles following her but stopped in the middle of the ramp because she and her husband, Defendant Delbert Keiter, realized they had gotten off at the wrong exit. 13. After the impact with the Keiter vehicle, Regina R. Canei placed her right hand on the dashboard to brace and protect herself. 14. As a result of the initial impact and being etruck from behind by the Rhen vehicle, Regina R. Canei's right arm and shoulder were jammed between the seat and the dashboard. 2 lS. As a result of Defendants' negligently combined actions in causing and exacerbating her injuries from this accident, Regina R. canei has Buffered severe, serious and permanent physical injuries, including but not limited to tears in her right biceps tendon and right rotator cuff, neck pain, post-traumatic headaches, and post-traumatic bursitis. 16. As a result of Plaintiff Regina R. Canei's injuries, she has incurred and will in the future incur significant expense for medical and other treatment and she will be obliged to continue to expend monies and incur such expenditures for an indefinite time in the future to treat her injuries, pain and mental and physical restrictions. 17. As a further proximate result of Defendants' negligence, Plaintiff Regina R. Canel has sustained loss of earnings, mental anguish, and emotional distress, some or all of which may be permanent or continue indefinitely into the future. lB. In addition, Plaintiff Regina R. Canei has sustained and will sustain in the future great pain and suffering. 19. As a further result of this accident and the injuries suffered therefore, Plaintiff Regina R. Canei, has been prevented from attending to her usual duties, occupations and past times. 20. The aforesaid injuries resulting from the accident will permanently interfere with Plaintiff Regina R. Canei's enjoyment of life's pleasures. 3 COURT I - NEOLIOENCE RlOINA R. CARlI VI. DELBERT W. KEITER and DORIS KIITIR 21. Plaintiffs incorporate herein by reference the averments of Paragraphs 1 through 20 as if more fully set forth at length. 22. At the tims of the accident, Defendant Delbert w. Keiter was a passenger in the vehicle owned by him and operated by Doris J. Keiter, and it is further believed and therefore averred that Doris Keiter was acting as her husband's authorized agent within the scope and authority of her agency at the time of this accident. 23. As the owner of the vehicle, Defendant Delbert W. Keiter had control over Doris J. Keiter's operation of the vehicle. 24. It is further believed and therefore averred that Defendant Delbert W. Keiter either told Defendant Doris J. Keiter to stop because they were at the wrong exit or consented to her stopping the vehicle in the middle of the ramp. 25. As such, Defendant Delbert W. Keiter is also liable for the negligence of his driver, Doris J. Keiter. 26. Defendants Delbert W. Keiter and Doris J. Keiter were negligent in that Doris J. Keiterl a) Suddenly stopped her vehicle without legitimate purpose in the middle of the roadway without signalling or warning following drivers, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. 533511 b) Failed to operate her vehicle safely, keeping in mind the preBence and safety of other vehicles on the roadway 1 4 c) Failed to pull off the ramp onto the berm before stopping, and d) Failed to reasonably warn following drivers of her intent to stop on the roadway prior to doing so. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Regina R. Canei respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter judgment against Defendants Doris Keiter and Delbert W. Keiter for unliquidated damages exceeding the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration, plus the costs of this action and interest from the date of jUdgment. COUNT II - NEGLIGENCE REGINA R. CAlfII v.. TOHYA R, MURRAY 27. Plaintiffs incorporate herein by reference the averments of paragraphs 1 through 20 as if more fully set forth at length. 28. Defendant Murray was negligent in that she failedl al To maintain a proper lookout for vehicles ahead, b) To maintain proper control over her vehicle, c) To stop her vehicle within the assured, clear distance ahead. d) To operate her vehicle safely, keeping in mind the presence of other vehicles on the roadway, e) To maintain her concentrated vision on what was ahead of her, in the direction of her travel, f) To operate her vehicle at a safe speed under the circumstances, g) To drivo attentively, and 5 h) To operate her vehicle within the posted ramp speed. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Regina R. Canei respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter judgment against Defendant Murray for unliquidated damages exceeding the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration, plus the costs of this action and interest from the date of judgment. COUNT III - NEGLIGBNCE REGINA R. CANEI va. THOMAS RHIN. II 29. Plaintiffs incorporate herein by reference the averments of paragraphs I through 20 as if more fully set forth at length. 30. Defendant Rhen was negligent in that he failed I al To maintain a Froper lookout for vehicles ahead; b) To maintain proper control over his vehiole; c) To etop his vehiole within the assured, olear distance ahead; d) To operate his vehiole safely, keeping in mind the presence of other vehicles on the roadway; e) To maintain his concentrated vision on what was ahead of him, in the direction of his travel; f) To operate his vehiole at a safe speed under the circumstances; g) To drive attentively; and h) To operate his vehicle within the posted ramp speed. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Regina R. Canei respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter judgment againet Defendant Rhen for 6 unliquidated damages exceeding the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration, plus the costs of this action and interest from the date of judgment. COUNT II - LOSS or CONSORTIUM ROBIRT A. CAMEl VS. THOMAS RHIN, II, TONIA R. NURKAI, DILBIRT W. KIITIR and DORIS KIITIR 31. Plaintiffs incorporate herein by reference the averments of Paragraphs 1 through 30 as if more fully set forth at length. 32. As a result of Defendants' negligent actions, Plaintiff Robert A. Canei lost the society and companionship of his wife, Regina R. CaneL WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Robert A. canei respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter judgment against all Defendants, joint and severally, in an amount exceeding the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration, plus the costs of this action and interest from the date of judgment. Respeotfully submitted, PURCELL, KRUG (, IIAJ.LER /' . ( Date I '/ J t) <, U .' / I ,,- I ,/. . /., By,/ 'I;' ( fJoward JI', Krug, Esquire ,10 1168"26 1719 North Front street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (7171234-4178 l' 7 ;s; .. ;0..) ..., .. = ,... - :. t ~ .; , I; .:7' ..., N <I: t.-. .., '" ~~ Ulo<l; ~H o<l; Ul Ul ~! I ...:I~ Z .... I>: ;J P<:> H .... f>1 .: ...:I l!) .., E-< to Z:>< ffi ~ ;J <t:H 'tl Oul .: :><f>1 .: ~~ ~ 0 .., Z:': - Q) ~ 'tl to 0 1>:.... o :;: f>1 .: rl E-< . (il Q) 1-4 UP<...:I o<l; 0 to P< :;:E-<O ~ !~l ' H,~ Z - H fl.-:> ,ffi H HE-<(il O'H f>1 HI>::': au Z f>1 )' d 8U ZO 6 - (l1 . rr.. ~ \D 0 Z...:II-) 0 o@ ~ H ~ (ilf>1 . - ~O~ E-o u~ M tJ H <(H 1-4 lo<l;l>: (il -I>: ~ C.t1 t;' 8 E-<Z ul:><O ~ 0"1...:1 ~6 ~~O Q ~ (l1 H:>< H . :> I>: (l1 . o 1>:'0 Z OH::J o . Ul tIlP': . I . . . . . . .. .. . ~ ROBERT A. CANEI and REGINA R. CANEI, Plaintiffs vs. THOMAS RHEN, II, TONYA MURRAY, DELBERT W. KEITER and DORIS J. KEITER, Defendants AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF DAUPHIN I I I I I I I I I I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND CO, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 94-3176 CIVIL TERM JURY TRIAL DEMANDED I, Howard B. Krug, Esquire attorney for the Plaintiffs in the above action, hereby swear and affirm that on the 2nd day of August, 1994, I served by United States certified mail a time-stamped copy of the Complaint on all of the Defendants.. The Return Receipt cards s gned by the D~j~n~nts ~r their agents are attached hereto as E hibit "\'" ";i' .. i , . I Sworn and subscribed to before me this 10 -tL day of-DI'9~)ji ,1994. /; ~/~ .' ///' C "';/ . C:~';;'tr:.-t Notary l'unT!c .......,. Nolanal Soal Cheryl L. Walsh. Nulary Public Har"'burg, Daupllln Counly My COO1ml~,sjon E_rmcs May 11, 1098 ; I ,. ~, - O,\, . I ;' i 'I . . \ . . " " . . " , . 1:IOk.I."'...d..lllIOII,j.Jlldw . . v. IN TIIB COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBBRLAND COUNTY, PBNNSYLV ANlA CIVIL ACTION . LAW NO. 94-3176 CIVIL TERM ROBBRT A, CANlli and RBOINA R. CANlli, Plaintiffs THOMAS RHBN, III, TONYA MURRAY, DELBERT W. KlliTER, and DORIS J. KlliTER, Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRRlIMINARY OBJECTIONS OP D?~ENDANT MURRAY AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Tonya Murray, by and through her allomeys, MARTSON, DEARDORPP, WILUAMS & OTIO, and hereby petitions the Court as follows: I. TIle above captioned action was started by a Praecipe for a Writ of Summons on June 10, 1994. A Writ of Summons was issued on said date. 2, No effort was made to have the Writ of Summons served on any of the Defendants. 3. No Affidavits of Service were ever filed wilh regard to thc Praecipe for Writ of Summons or thc Writ of Summons. 4. On July 21, 1994, Plaintiffs filed a Praecipe to Reissuc said Writ of Summons. 5. It appears that said Writ of Summons was reissued on July 21, 1994. 6. TIte docket does not Jndlcale that the rcissued Writ of Summons was ever served on any of thc Defendants. 7, No Affidllvils of Servicc WCre cvcr filed for the reissued Writ of Summons. H. On or uboUl August 1, 1994, Plaintiffs flied a Compliant against the Defendants. As of August 18, 1994, no Affidavils of Scrvlcc WCre filed with thc Prothonotary, MOTION TO STRIKE 9. TIlc Writ or Summons, thc rclssued Writ of Summons, 8nd the Complaint should be slricken because jurlsdicllon was never obtained hy proper scrvice on Defendant Murray. . !, .- Defendants I IN TilE COURT OF' COMMON PLEAS I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA I I CIVIL ACTION - LAW I I NO. 94-3176 CIVIL TERM I I I I JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ROBERT A. CANEI and REGINA R. CANEI, Plaintiffs v. 'I'1I0MAS RlIEN, II, TONY A MURRAY DELBIlRT W. I(EITEH and DORIS J. KEITER, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF DISCOVERY AND NOW, September 1(7 , 1994, I, Jered L. Hock, Esquire, of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, hereby certify that I did this day serve the requisite number of copies of Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Request for statements of Defendants addressed to Plaintiffs, by depositing same in the United states mail, postage pre-paid in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows I Iloward B. Krug, Esquire PURCELL, NISSLEY, KRUG & HALLER 1719 North Front Street Ilarrisburg, PA 17102 Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO Ten East lIigh street Carlisle, PA 17013 James G. Nealon, III, Esquire 3631 North Front street Ilarrisburg, PA 17110 ~~ZGt1v WICKERSHA~, KNAUSS & E,B. By \ l)l~ L 1L.(Lt,,'-b-1pc.& .lered.L. lIock, Esquire Attorneys for Defendant Thomas Rhen, II PA Court I.D. No. 19211 P.O. Bo)( 93 Harrisburg, I'A 17108-0093 (717) 238-8187 d I~ ~ ~ci~~ ~ oe5IHffi !;!8zu Q 8~6~ ~ ~~o(~ ~ :z;!:lEo ~ HBu:z; l::; - '. . . -::r c,., - , .. " . ., ,~-: ., . rn ,-I -- , , ,,- 1,1 Ll' , I>: ~ ~ , .., I~ ~p. ><~ o f-< . ..;~ HH .I:l ~~ f-< . ~~e Or;j1:1 ~Qb2 m 0: W M 14 ~ III 9 III Gl :J" Q <( !, ~ z 0 w - ~ ll: ~ ~ 1'I ~ u:i~~m~ - ~ U) J( ) ~:d~S~ ~~l6' !~Hd !:! L: ~ ~ ~ J , m 0: ~ W _ Cl a ~ i ,; tJ ~ Il< ~ III ... P nl 'tl P .. '" .. Q III '" ... oM ... c:l oM nl .... Il< 'tl ~ ~ '" o '" W Il< H U ~ Il< . 0( f-< . ejH ~~ , I> ... t_# .", ' . . '::r t"':11 . - , ;:lI: ,', . , ". I' ) f'-j j... C) ~ o E III . , <( Zo~ ~z 0: ~ <( ~ <( <( ~.J VI ~ III .... 'Ui ~ ~ <( ~ z I4l ~ ~ I ~ ~ .J : ki x 0. ..J 0 z ~ . III iii 0: 0" ~~~ zg 0"... -II ~ J Mill .J D." lD_ 6' M; J: ~ .... . . 34, If the Plaintiffs did Bustain the damages, injuries and losseB which are alleged in the Plaintiffs' Complaint, Plaintiffs' damages, injuries or losses were caused solely by the negligence or wrongful conduct of Defendants Thomas Rhen, II, and Tonya Murray. 35, In the event that the Defendants, Delbert W. Keiter and Doris J, Keiter, are found to be liable to the Plaintiffs, which liability is denied, for the injuries alleged to have been sustained, then in that event, Defendants, Delbert W, Keiter and Doris J, Keiter, assert that they are entitled to judgment against Defendants, Thomas Rhen, II, and Tanya Murray, for contribution and indemnity. WHEREFORE, Defendants, Delbert W. Keiter and Doris J. Keiter, request that the Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed, Alternatively, Defendants request that judgment be entered solely against Defendants, Thomas Rhen, II, and Tonya Murray, or in the further alternative, that judgment be entered jointly and severally against them and Defendants, Thomas Rhen, II, and Tonya Murray, or that Defendants, Thomas Rhen, II, and Tonya Murray be held liable " THOMAS RHEN, II, TONYA MURRAY DELBERT W, KEITER and DORIS J, KEITER, Defendants I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS I CUMBERLAND COUNTY 1 PENNSYLVANIA 1 I CIVIL ACTION - LAW I I NO, 94-3176 CIVIL TERM I 1 I I JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ROBERT A, CANEI and REGINA R. CANEI, Plaintiffs v, NOTICE TO PLEAD TOl Robert A, canei and Regina R, canei, plaintiffs Howard B. Krug, Esquire PURCELlJ, NISSLEY, KRUG & HALLER 1719 North Front street Harrisburg, PA 17102 Attorneys for plaintiffs Tonya Murray, Defendant Daniel K, Deardorff, Esquire MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO Ten East High street Carlisle, PA 17013 Attorneys for Defendant Delbert W, Keiter and Doris J, Keiter, Defendants James G, Nealon, III, Esquire CALDWELL & KEARNS 3631 North Front street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Attorneys for Defendants YoU are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer With New Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you, METZGER, WICKERSHAM, (\ (. t B~';" C). l ,\ KNAUSS & ERB (ll '~L,~.1q~ (~_ Jered L, lIock, Esquire Attorney I,D. No, 19211 Attorneys for Defendant p,O, Box 93 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0093 (717) 238-8187 v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO, 94-3176 CIVIL TERM ROBERT A, CANEI and REGINA R, CANEI, Plaintiffs THOMAS RHEN, II, TONYA MURRAY DELBERT W, KEITER and DORIS J. KEITER, Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER OF DEFENDANT RHEN WITH NEW KATTER, INCLUDING NEW KATTER PURSUANT TO PA,R.C.P. 2252141 AND NOW, cOnies Defendant Rhen by his attorneYB Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb and makes Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint, setting forth New Matter against Plaintiffs and co-Defendants as follows I 1, Adult status admitted, As to the remaining allegations, after reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information suffioient to form a belief as to the truth thereof. 2. Admitted, 3, Adult status admitted, As to the remaining allegations, after reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth thereof. 4, Adult status admitted, As to the remaining allegations, after reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth thereof, 5, Adult status admitted, As to tile remaining allegations, after reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information suffioient to form n belief as to the truth thereof. " 6. Date, time, status as paBsenger, and looation in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, admitted. As to the remaining allegations, after reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information suffioient to form a belief as to the truth thereof, 7, After reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen iB without knowledge or information suff ic1ent to form a belief as to the truth of these averments, 8, Admitted only that Defendant Rhen was traveling in a 1987 Chevrolet Nova and was at some time on the date in question on the ramp, Remaining averments denied, 9, After reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these averments, 10, Admitted upon information and belief, 11, Denied as stated. On the contrary, the Murray vehiole provided an unreasonable obstacle and sudden emergency to Defendant Rhen, whose vehicle contacted the Murray vehicle thereafter, 12, After reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these averments. 13, After reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these averments, 2 14. After reBBonable investigation, Defendant Rhen iB without knowledge or information suffioient to form a belief as to the truth of these avermentB, 15, All negligence and causation by Defendant Rhen denied, As to the remaining allegations, after reasonable inveBtigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information suffioient to form a belief as to the truth thereof. 16, After reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information Bufficient to form a belief aB to the truth of these averments, 17, All negligence and causation by Defendant Rhen denied, As to the remaining allegations, after reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information suffioient to form a belief as to the truth thereof, 18, All negligence and causation by Defendant Rhen denied. As to the remaining allegations, after reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information suffioient to form a belief as to the truth thereof. 19, All negligence and causation by Defendant Rhen denied. As to the remaining allogations, after reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen iB without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief ae to the truth thereof. 20, All negligence and caueation by Defendant Hhen denied, As to the remaining allegations, after reasonable investigation, 3 30, (a)-(h), Denied. On the oontrary, the conduct of Defendant Rhen waB reasonable and proper in all respects. WHEREFORE, Defendant Thomas Rhen, II, requeBtB that Plaintiffs' complaint be dismissed and that jUdgment be entered in his favor together with the costs of this action. COUNT II rSECoND COUNT III - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Robert A. canei v. Thomas Rhen, II, Tonya R. Murray, Delbert W. Keiter and DoriB Keiter 31. Defendant Rhen' s above responses to matters alleged against him are incorporated by reference. 32. All negligence and causation by Defendant Rhen denied, AB to the remaining allegations, after reasonable investigation, Defendant Rhen is without knowledge or information suffioient to form a belief as to the truth thereof. WHEREFORE, Defendant Thomas Hhen, II, requests that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed and that judgment be entered in his favor together with the costs of this action, NEW MATT&B 33, If Plaintiffs suffered any injurios, which is denied and of which strict proof is demanded, the same were caused by persons or parties othor than answering Defendant for whom answering Defendant is not responsible. 5 34, (a) Any injurieB of Plaintiffs did not result in serious impairment of bodily function I (b) Any injuries of Plaintiffs did not reBult in permanent serious disfigurement. 35, Defendant raises all other defenses available under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle F'inancial Responsibility Law and any other applicable comparable law of the state of ohio or of any other pertinent jurisdiction, 36. Defendant is advised to aver and therefore averB that Plaintiffs have or may have failed to mitigate their damages, 37, Defendant is advised to aver and therefore avers that Plaintiffs' claims are or may be barred in whole or in part by the Pennsylvania comparative Negligence Aot and any other applicable comparable law of the state of ohio or of any other pertinent jurisdiction, 38, Defendant is advised to aver and therefore avers that Plaintiffs' claims are or may be barred by the doctrine of assumption of risk, WHEREFORE, Defendant Thomas Rhen, II, requests that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed and that judgment be entered in his favor together with the costs of this action, NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO PA.R,C.P. 22521dl Thomas Rhen, II v. Delbert W, Keiter and DoriB Keiter 6 39, Paragraphs 1-20 and 21-26 of Plaintiffs' complaint are incorporated by referenoe without adoption or admission and for purposes of this cross-olaim only, 40. (a) Defendant Rhen is advised to aver and therefore avers that if Plaintiffs are entitled to recovery from any perBon or party, then Defendant Doris Keiter is solely responsible to Plaintiffs and is alone liable to Plaintiffs on the cause of aotion declared by them, (b) Defendant Rhen is advised to aver and therefore avers that if Plaintiffs are entitled to recovery from any perBon or party, then Defendant Delbert W, Keiter is solely responsible to Plaintiff and is alone liable to Plaintiffs on the cause of action declared by them, (c) Defendant Rhen is advised to aver and therefore avers that if Plaintiffs are entitled to recovery from any perBon or party, then Defendants Delbert W. Keiter and Doris Keiter are solely responsible to Plaintiffs and are alone liable to Plaintiffs on the cause of action declared by them, 41. (a) Defendant Rhen joins Defendant Doris Keiter to protect his right of contribution and/or indemnity, if it is determined that Defendant Rhen and Defendant Keiter are jointly or severally liable to Plaintiffs, the existence of any liability on the part of Defendant Rhen being expressly denied. 7 (b) Defendant Rhen joins Defendant Delbert W. Keiter to proteot his right of oontribution and/or indemnity, if it is determined that Defendant Rhen and Defendant Delbert W. Keiter are jointly or severally liable to Plaintiffs, the existence of any liability on the part of Defendant Rhen being expressly denied. WHEREFORE, Defendant Rhen requests that Plaintiffs' complaint be dismissed and that jUdgment be entered in his favor together with the cost of this aotion but that, if Plaintiffs are found to be entitled to relief, Defendants Doris Keiter and Delbert W. Keiter, or one of them, be adjudged solely liable to PlaintiffB or, in the alternative, jointly and severally liable to Plaintiffs. NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 2252(dl Thomas Rhen, II v. Tanya Murray 42, Paragraphs 1-20 and 27-28 of Plaintiffs' complaint are inoorporated by reference without adoption or admission and for purposes of this cross-claim only, 43, Defendant Rhen is advised to aver and therefore avers that if Plaintiffs are entitled to recovery from any person or party, then Uefendant Tonya Murray is solely responsible to Plaintiffs and is alone liable to Plaintiffs on the cause of aotion declared by them, 8 v, I IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS I CUMBEHLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA I I CIVIL ACTION - LAW I I NO, 94-3176 CIVIL TERM ROBERT A, CANEI and REGINA R, CANEI, Plainti ffs THOMAS RlIEN, II, TONYA MURRAY DELBERT W, KEITER and DORIS J, KEITER, Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF' DISCOVERY AND NOW, this ~ day of october, 1994, I, Jered L. Hock, Esquire, of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, hereby certify that I did this day serve the requisite number of counterpart copies of Interrogatories, copies of Requests for Production, and copieB of Request for statements of Defendant Rhen addressed to Defendant Murray and Defendants Ketier, by depositing same in the united States mail, postage pre-paid in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addreBsed aB folloWSl Daniel K, Deardorff, Esquire MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 James G, Nealon, III, Esquire CALDWELL & KEARNS 3631 North Front street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Howard B. KruQ, Esquire PURCELL, NISSLEY, KRUG & HALLER 1719 North Front street Ilarrisburg, PA 17102 ::~G~'~"~'~IAM~ "'Uft'~B'l, ,r: C<_ Jered 1,. Hock', Esquire Attorneys for Defendant Thomas Rhen, II PA Court I,D, No, 19221 P.O, Dox 93 lIarrisburg, PA 17108-0093 (717) 238-8187 , \'IUII\liA1ArIlJ,\lf,.fllltlt,\fUIIII AhMllolw'IM\lAw ROBERT A. CANI~lund REGINA It CANEI, PluintiffH v. IN 'rI1l~ COUll'l' m' COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBEHLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL AC1'ION . LAW NO. 114.:1176 CIVIL TEllM THOMAS HlIEN, 1Il, 'I'ONYA MUllUAY, DELBERT W. I<EITEH, and DOHlS J. KEITEH, Defendants .JUHY TIUAL DEMANDED ANSWEH AND NEW MA'I'1'EH OF DEl<'ENDANT M\.JHRAY TO: HODEH'I' A. CANI~llInd HEGlNA A. CANEI, PluintilTs, and their attorney, HOW AUD B. KHUG, ESQUIRE; 'l'HOMAS IU-iEN, lIl, Defendunt, IInd his uttorney, JERED L. HOCK, ESQUIRE; IInd DELBERT W. ImlTER IInd DORIS J. KEI'l'EH, Defendants, and their attorney, JAMES G. NEALON, lIl, ESQUIRE YOU ARE HEHEBY NOTIFIED '1'0 FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE ENCLOSED NEW MArrER WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SEHVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. AND NOW, comes Defendllnt TonYII Murl'llY by her attorneys, MARTSON, DEARDOHFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO, IInd hereby livers liS follows: 1. Admitted. 2. Admitted hllsed on inforllllltul/I received, 3. Admitted, 4.5. Admitted hllsed on information received. 6. Admitted, 7. Denied liS stnted, It is admitted thllt the Murray vehicle proceeded onto the off ramp nt Exit 20E. At thut time, Defendunt Murrny wns not IIwnre Ill1d did not see the I{eiter vehicle on the ofT I'IIlIIp. Snid ullegutions l\I'e denied. 8.11. Admitted. 12. Denied ns stilted. After I'ClIsonuhle investigation, Defendant Murl'llY is without sufficient knowledge or infomlation to know what Defendllllt I{eiter was thinking at the time she stopped on the mm)!. Proof thereof is delllllnded. 13.14, Admitted. 15.20, Denlnd, Aftnr rnllsonllhln invnHU/:lltion. J)(Jfnndllnt Mllrl'llY is without sufficient knowledge Ill' informution to udlllit Ill' (limy slIid IIVl!rnlllnts. Proof thoroof is domundml. Howevor, it 18 dnniud thllt Dnfnndllnt MUlTIlY WUH nngligont. inllny mllnnel'. COUNT 1 21.26. Theso IIYermunts nre nut dlrectOll to Ilefondnnt MUl'rllY, nnd IIccordinllly, no IInswer Is necessllry. COUNT 11 27, I'nl'IIgrnphs 1 through 20 nr thlH AnHwnr nrll Incorpnl'IItnd herein by I'nferenco. 28, It IH don led thnt Ilefmlllnnt MIIITIIY wns negllgl!llt innny mnnner. It Is denied thnt she fnlled tu lIlulntnln n pl'llpl1r Innknut fill' vI!hiclns nhend; It is denied thnt sho fnlled to mmntnill propor cOIlt.l'uluf her vehicle; It is denim! thllt she fniled to stop her vehicle within the nssured clenl' diHtnncu nhelldj it iH d(!IIilJd thllt sill! flllllJd \,n uperntlJ hm' vehicle Hafely; It Is dell led UllItshe fnlled to IIlnlnllllll her cuncentl'llted vision on whnt was aheod of her; it is denied thnt she fnlled tu upel'llte Iwl' v(!hlclontn snfo spoedj It is doniod thnt sho fallod to opel'n\.e her vehicle nt n snflJ Hpeed; itlH denil!d thnt she fnilod \.e drivll attentlvelyj nnd It is denied thnt she fnlled tu operntl1 hol' vehich! within the pos\.ed Bpoed limit. To the contrnry, Defendnllt Murl'llY npel'lltmJ her vehicle In n propel' 'Ind snfe Illnnller ntnll relevnnt times. WHEn~~~'O!m, Ilerendllnt Murl'llY dl!mllndB judglllent in her fnvor ngainst Plaintiffs, COUNT III 20-30. Those nvermonts nl'o not dlt'l!ded to Defendnnt MuI'I'IIY, nnd nccordingly, no IIOSWel' is neceli8nry fl1lm Ilefondnnt Murl'llY, COUN'l'IV LOSS OF CON'I'OH1'!ON 31. Pnrngrnphs 1 thl'Ough 30 uf this Answer nre Incllr)lura\.ed horein by referenco, 32, A conclusion of Inw is nllcgcd which nced not be nnswered, WlmH~~~'OHE. Ilefendllnt Murl'llY demllnds judgement in her fnvor ngolnst Plnintiffs, NEW MA1'1'lm :la, Ilnfuntlllnt Murrny wnB clu'l!fulllnd o)lernted hm' vehicle in n sol'o mnnner nt 1111 reloynnt tlml'S, :14, PllllnUlTs IIIll nut nntlUed tn )'ccnvcl' cnllllt.el'lll !Jnnofits 1'l1ceivotl fmlll nt.her SIlUl'ces hl!euusu nf this nccldl!lll. :1/1. Hnill Ul'cidellt. WIIR 1'lIuRed hy till' Iwgligl!lll'l! nf' oUWI' \l1l1'U(!S, 311, 'I'hl! 11I'I!H(!I\t cnURllH of' nctlnnH m'll hUl'rlll1 hy thl! Htututo of LlmltnUnns, WIII~IUWOHl~. ll(!f(!I\dllnt Mu)'I'IIY dllnllllJdR jutlgmllllt inlwr fnvlll' ngnlnst Plnintiffs, . F1l.ro. OffiCE (If- n,,~ /)?(l7110'\'OTAI1Y 06 rro -5 ('/1 2/33 1 CUMii;;,c,1 '/:U COUN/y /;',I),1'\/'""III\! "A #'1.. 1 -,JI,. Ii \q .. . . , .~ , . " ~ " , ~ . ; .-- , J ~ \ It f .~- .. _