HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-3404MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY
Plaintiff
VS,
SHARON Y. DARWICHE
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 2002- 3'/oyClVILTERM
:CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NOTICE
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 an 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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY
Plaintiff
VS.
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 2002- 3'/oy CIVILTERM
SHARON Y. DARWICHE
Defendant
:CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1. The Plaintiff is Miriam M. Daugherty, an adult individual residing at 121
Lakeview Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The Defendant is Sharon Y. Darwiche, an adult individual residing at 100
Darr Ave., Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The aforesaid Defendant owns a large gray dog which she maintains at
her residence.
4. On June 25, 2002, Mrs. Daugherty was taking an evening walk with her
friend Kate Ramsey in the neighborhood Mrs. Daugherty resides in. Suddenly and
without provocation the aforesaid dog attacked Mrs. Daugherty from the rear and bit her
in the back of both legs. Despite viewing the attack, the Defendant remained seated in
her yard and did not come to assistance of Mrs. Daugherty. The Defendant only called
the dog off the attack, calling the dog by the name Sasha.
5. Mrs. Daugherty received treatment at the Carlisle Hospital Emergency
Roomand subsequent to that time has received physical therapy and is being attended
to by a plastic surgeon.
6. The Defendant knew or should have known that the dog was a dangerous
dog in that the dog had, on prior occasion or occasions, attacked human beings without
provocation or had a propensity to attack human beings without provocation.
7. The Defendant was negligent and careless in not keeping the dog under
control, muzzeled or confined with the knowledge of the dog's propensity to attack
people without provocation.
8. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligent and careless
conduct, the Plaintiff, Miriam M. Daugherty has suffered physical pain and suffering,
scarring, loss of lifes pleasure, medical expenses associated with care of the wounds,
as well as emotional trauma.
9. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendant's negligence and
carelessness, the Plaintiff has incurred, and in the future will incur expenses for medical
treatment in an amount not yet ascertained.
COUNT I
MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY
VS.
SHARON Y. DARWICHE
10. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1-9 are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth at length.
11. The Defendant is liable for Mrs. Daugherty's damages described herein
inasmuch as Mrs. Daugherty's injuries are the direct and proximate result of the
Defendant's negligence and carelessness.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Miriam M. Daugherty demands damages from the
Defendants in an amount in excess of $25,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs.
COUNT II
MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY
VS.
SHARON Y. DARWICHE
12. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1-11 are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth at length.
13. The maintenance of the dog on the Defendant's property was reckless or
in wilful and wanton disregard of the safety of Miriam M. Daugherty and other persons.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Miriam M. Daugherty demands punitive damages from the
Defendant in an amount in excess of $25,000.00 as well as attorney's fees and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
I.D. # 28351
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct.
I understand that false statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Miriam M. Daugherty
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-03404 p
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DAUGHERTY MIRIAN M
VS
DARWICHE SHARON y
BRYAN WARD "
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly SWorn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
DARWICHE SHARON y
the
DEFENDANT
at 100 DARR AVE
at 1749:00 HOURS,
CARLISLE, PA 17013
SHARON y DARWICHE
on the 22nd day of ~uly__~
by handing to
2002
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff,s Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service
Affidavit 3.45
.00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
31.45
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this 2~ day of
PrCthonotary --~ r
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
07/24/2002
OBRIEN BARIC SCHERER
Dep~fty Sheriff
John R. Ninosky, Esquire
I.D. #78000
· OLD~, ~ATZ~%N & SHI~%~N, P.C.
320 Market Street
P.O. BOX 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant Darwiche
MIRI~LMM. DAUGHERTY,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff
VS.
SHARON y. DARWICHE,
Defendant
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002-3404 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO "UE PROTHONOTARY:
PRAECIPE
PLEASE enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of
the Defendant, Sharon y. Darwiche, in the above-captioned matter.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
DATE:
85233.1
September 23, 2002
Attorney I.D. 78000
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant Darwiche
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly
served on the following counsel of record, by depositing the same
in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, on ~, 2002:
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorneys for Plaintiff
GOLDBERG, KATZMA/~ & SHIPMAN, P.C.
Jd~n R.'Ninosky, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 78000
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant
85215.1
~c!, _ Om
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John R. Ninosky, Esquire
I.D. No. 78000
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
717-761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY,
Plaintiffs
SHARON y. DARWICHE
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-3404
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
OF
CERTIFICATE
.PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOEN^
.PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.:22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents, and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22,
Defendant hereby certifies that:
(1) A Notice Of Intent To Serve A Subpoena, with a copies of the subpoenas attached thereto,
was mailed, via Certified Mail, or delivered to each party at Feast twenty (20) days prior to the date on which
the subpoenas were sought to be served;
(2)
Certificate;
A copy of the Notice Of Intent, including the proposed subpoenas, is attached to this
(3)
(5)
No objection to the subpoenas has been received; and
The subpoena to be served is identical to the subpoena attached to the Notice Of Intent.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFLE, STEWART & WEIDNER
J~hn R. Ninosky, Esquire v
Attorney I.D. No. 78000
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA '17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
228182
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John R. Ninosky, Esquire
I.D. No. 78000
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
717-761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
SHARON Y. DARWlCHE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERlaND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-3404 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
OF
To:
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO
,PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE..' 4009.2t
Miriam M. Daugherty and
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendant intends to serve five subpoenas identical to the ones that
are attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record
and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoenas. If no objection is made, the subpoenas
may be served.
Date: ..?/,~-/g) q
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFLE, STEWART & WEIDNER
J~hn R. Ninosky, Esquire v
Attorney I.D. No. '78000
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) ;'61-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
228182
MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHARON Y. DARWICHE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLANI')
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-3404 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
OF
TO: _Carlisle Hospital
_SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE ,4009 72
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you a~re ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things: any and all medical records, correspondence, reports and diaqnosti~
test results pertaininq to Miriam M. Dauqherty (DOB: 7/16/38). '
at Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address
listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or
producing the things sought.
if you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: John R. Ninosky, Esquire .
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 78000
DATE:
SeaT'of ~e Cdurt
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Oivil ~visiOn (~
L Deputy
(Eff. 7/97)
MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHARON Y. DARWICHE
~OMMONWEALTH OFPENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OFCUMBERLAND
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-3404 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
OF
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGR
.FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009 22
TO: Three Sprinqs Family Practice
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things: an and all medical records corres ondence re orts and dia nostic
test results ertainin to Miriam M. Dau he~ DOB~7/16/38.
at .Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 1704;~.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address
listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or
producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: John R. Ninosky, Esquire .
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
.Lemoyne, PA 17043
TELEPHONE: _717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 78000
DATE: ~')~,'"'"~V ,-:~ ,~f~',~¢2/
Seal of t~e CoUrt
BY THE COURT:
Prothonmary/CI,.rk, Civil Division (~
(Eft. 7/97)
MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHARON Y. DARWlCHE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-3404 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
_SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THING?,
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE ,4009 27
TO: _Giesswein Plastic Surqery
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things: any and all medical records, correspondence, reports and diaqnostic
test results pertaining to Miriam M. Dauqherty (DOB: 7/16/38).
at Johnson, Duffle, Stewad & Weidner, 301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 1704;~.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address
listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or
producing the things sought.
if you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOW/lNG PERSON:
NAME: John R. Ninosk¥, Esquire .
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 78000
Seal of thelCou~t
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division(~
L.. Deputy
(Eft. 7/97)
MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
VS,
SHARON Y. DARWICHE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-3404 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - IWW
OF
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THING,r;
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surqery of Central PA
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things: any and all medical records, correspondence, reports and diaqnosG;
test results pertaininq to Miriam M. Dau,qherty (DOB: 7/16/38).
at Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 1704;~
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address
listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or
producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: John R. Ninosky, Esquire .
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 78000
DATE:
Seal of tl~e
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civ~ l~vislon ~
L. Deputy
(Eft. 7/97)
MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHARON Y. DARWlCHE
.COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
.COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-3404 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
OF
_SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
_FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009 22
TO: Penn's Wood PhysicalTherapy
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things: an and all medical records corres ondence re orts and dia nostic
test results ertainin to Miriam M. Dau he~ DOB: 7/16/38.
at Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 1704;~
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address
listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or
producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: ~John R. Ninosky, Esquire .
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemovne, PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 78000
DATE: N~.f .~. ~¥_.)/7/'
~eal of ~e C~urt
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil D~vision~7'-'
(.~ Deputy
(Eft. 7~97)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing document upon the person(s) indicated below by
depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on
the .~,tJ1 day of. /~/ ,2004.
Robert L O'Brien, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
JOHNSON, DUFFLE, STEWART & WEIDNER
J~)hn R. Ninosky, Esquire "
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
_CERTIFICATE OF SERVIC.._~E
I hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing document upon the person(s) indicated below by
depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on
the~H1 dayof_ /~31/ ,2004.
/
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
JOHNSON, DUFFLE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
Jo~n R. Ninosky, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 78000
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
Robert L. O'Brien
I.D. No. 28351
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MIRIAM M. DAUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
SHARON Y. DARWICHE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF
CUIvlBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-3404
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the docket settled and discontinued with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert L. O'Bden
I.D. No.: 28351
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff