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MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN & ASSOCIATES,
BY: Michael W. McGuckin
Identification No. 49464
'Leigh A.J. Ellis
Identification No. 53229
1850 William Penn Way
suite 209
P.O. Box 10696
Lancaster, PA 17605-0696
(717) 390-3020
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT and
FRED A. SCOTT, SR., her
husband
v.
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D.
and
SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC
LTD.
P.C. 60,226
Attorneys for Defendants:
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D.
Shippensburg Medical Clinic,
Ltd.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 94-4355
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly withdraw my appearance on behalf of Defendants, Ralph
p, Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., in
reference to the above-captioned action,
H~:~~""" ....
MICHAEL W. MCGUCKIN
Attorney for Defendants,
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd.
DATED:
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ELLIS' ASSOCIATES, P.C.
BY: Leigh A.J. Ellis
Identification No. 53229
1850 William Penn way
suite 209
P.O. Box 10696
Lancaster, PA 17605-0696
(717) 390-3020
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT and
FRED A. SCOTT, SR., her
husband
v.
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M,D.
and
SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC
LTD.
60,226
Attorneys for Defendants:
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D.
Shippensburg Medical Clinic,
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NO. 94-4355
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf ofJDefendants, Ralph P.
Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd" in
reference to the above-captioned action,
DATED: ....:/ - 1/- Ii ft;
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ELLIS , ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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LEI A.J, ELLIS
Att rney for Defendants,
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd.
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SAUNDRA LEE SCOTI
and FRED A. SCOTI, SR.,
her husband
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 94.4355
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D.
and SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL
CLINIC, LTD.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETILE AND DISCONTINUE
To Lawrence E. Welker, Prothonotary:
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Please mark the above-captioned case settled and discontinued and issue a Settlement
Certificate,
Respectfully submitted,
November 13, 1995
lRWlN'MmlES
Attorney for the plaintiffs,
Saundra Lee Scott and
Fred A. Scott, Sr.
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and FRED A. scon, SR.
her husband,
PlaIntiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACfION - LAW
V.
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D.
and SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL
CLINIC, LTD, A PROFESSIONAL
CORPORATION,
Defendants
94 - 43$ CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO ISSUE A WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO: LAWRENCEE.WELKE~PROTHONOTARY
Please issue a Writ of Summons and enter my appearance on behalf of the plaintiffs,
Saundra Lee Scott and Fred A. Scott, Sr" The defendants should be served by the Sheriff as
follows:
1. Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D.
9612 Possum Hollow Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(Franklin County)
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2, Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd.
411 South Fayette Street
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
(Cumberland County)
Respectfully submitted,
mWIN, mWIN & McKNIGHT
By:
Date: August 2, 1994
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Saundra Ule Scott
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Ralph Prestoo Merclvmt, M.D.
9612 Possun Hollow Qt. In .___c;!YM.MkJ!:J..::_kIx____..___n._______
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411 South Fayette Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257 (o.ntJerland County)
To _~.P.Dlstal. MArrivmt, .!Ul...and.Shippensburg ~k-"l Clinic LTD, A Pmfessicnal.
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Saundra Ule Scott and F.nld A. Scott Sr. her husband
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No. ___?~::.43~:i..CiY.U_Teml_________.__ 19____
th PI' 'CL h d" Civil Action - law
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against you which you a~ ~qui~d to deCend or a deCault judgment may be enle~d against you,
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SAUNDRA LEE scon
and FRED A. scon, SR.,
her husband
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTI', PENNSYLVANIA
v.
.
.
NO. 94.4355
.
.
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M,D.
and SHlPPENSBURG MEDICAL
CLINIC, LTD.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
Yau 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. order 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 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
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-6200
v.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SAUNDRA LEE SCOIT
and FRED A. SCOIT, SR.,
her husband
NO. 94-43!!
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D.
and SHlPPENSBURG MEDICAL
CLINIC, LTD.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this ;>)~day of October, 1994, comes the plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE
SCOTT and FRED A. scorr. SR., her husband, by her attorneys, Irwin, McKnight and Hughes
and makes the following complaint against the defendants, RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT,
M.D. and SHlPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC, LTD.:
1.
The plaintiffs are SAUNDRA LEE scorr and FRED A. SCOTT, SR., her husband, who
are adult individuals residing at 105 Willow Drive, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257.
2.
The defendants, are RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D. and SHlPPENSBURG
MEDICAL CLINIC, LTD., Defendant, RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D. is an adult
individual who resides at 9612 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, Franklin County,
Pennsylvania 17257. SHlPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC, LTD., is a Pennsylvania
Professional Corporation with its primary office located at 411 South Fayette Street,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257,
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3.
On August 3, 1992, plaintiff SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT was a patient of defendant,
SlDPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC, LTD, and RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M,D, on
said date physician employed by the professional corporation as well as an officer of said
professional corporation,
4.
On August 3, 1992, the plaintiff, SAUNDRALEE SCOTT visited the office of defendant,
SlDPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC, LTD, at 411 South Fayette Street, Shippensburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
s.
At the time of her appointment on August 3, 1992, said SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT was
seeking medical treatment of ear infections in both of her ears.
6,
On August 3, 1992, the plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT was directed by the
SlDPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC, LTD, to be examined by defendant, MERCHANT.
7.
At the time of the appointment, plaintiff SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT informed the
employees of the corporation that she was suffering from ear infection in both ears,
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8.
When defendant, MERCHANT entered the examining room within the offices of
defendant, Clinic, plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT again indicated to him that she was suffering
from ear infections in both ears. Plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT was not suffering from any
congestion or any other symtoms except for pain in her ears.
9.
Prior to seeing defendant, MERCHANT the nurse of the defendant Clinic never infonned
the plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT, that she would be physically examined, Said nurse did
not request that the plaintiff remove any of her clothing in anticipation ora physical examination,
10.
The nurse then left the examination room and defendant, MERCHANT entered the room
alone.
II.
Defendant, MERCHANT directed the plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT, to sit up on the
examination table.
12.
Defendant, MERCHANT examined each ear of the plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT,
and then proceeded to lift up the blouse of the plaintiff placing his hands on her breasts.
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13,
Defendant, MERCHANT placed his hand underneath the plaintift's bra and using a
stethoscope In a manner which enabled his fingers to directly touch the plaintift's breast,
repeatedly touched each of her breasts until he touched the end of the breast at the nipple, He
repeatedly touched each breast as described ending with feeling the end of her nipple,
14,
The actions of defendant, MERCHANT in undertaking a breast examination came as a
surprise and a shock to the plaintiff. The defendant offered no explanation or stated medical
requirements for the breast examination. Defendant, MERCHANT left the elUllllinlng room after
he prescribed some medication for the ear infection.
IS.
The plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT, became very concerned and distressed following
the examination.
16,
The plaintiff has experienced difficulty sleeping and has had to leave her home for a week
to escape the stress created by the actions of defendant, MERCHANT.
17.
The plaintiff has experienced intense emotional distress which has required counseling
with her pastor,
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18,
The plaintiff has also experienced great embarrassment and mental anguish directly related
to the actions of the defendant, MERCHANT.
COUNT I: SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT
v.
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT. M.D.
19,
Paragraphs one (1) through eighteen (18) of the Complaint are herein incorporated by
reference and are made a part of this Count.
20.
The actions of defendant, MERCHANT on August 3, 1992, during the examination of
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT constituted negligence as follows:
a. Defendant invaded the privacy of plaintiff without warning or cause by
repeatedly touching her breasts;
b, Defendant carelessly and without regard to the welfare of the plaintiff
placed his hands upon her breasts when there was no medical purpose for
doing so.
c, Defendant during the examination of the plaintiff, carelessly and without
regard for the emotional well being, placed his hands under her clothing
and undertook a prolonged examination of each of her breasts,
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21.
All the resultant losses, damages and injury to the plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTl',
were related and caused by the negligence of defendant, MERCHANT
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT, demands damages in excess of
Twenty-five Thousand and nollOO ($25,000.00) Dollars with interest and costs as pennitted by
law,
COUNT IT: SAUNDRA LEE scon
v.
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT. M.D.
22.
Paragraphs one (1) through twenty (20) of the Complaint herein are incorporated by
reference and are made a part of this Count.
23.
All of the losses, damages and injuries sustained by plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTl'
were the direct result and were caused by the reckless, want~n, negligent and careless actions of
defendant, MERCHANT in that he committed malpractice against said plaintiff as follows:
a. By undertaking a prolonged breast examination when the patient was to
be treated for an ear infection violated the standard of care to which the
plaintiff was entitled;
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b, The breast examination of each breast of the plaintiff by defendant,
MERCHANT was not medically necessary to treat the symptoms of pain
in her cars, and caused the plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT great
humiliation and embarrassment.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT requests damages in excess of
Twenty-five Thousand and no/1 00 (525,000.00) Dollars with costs and interests as pennilted by
law,
COUNT ill: SAUNDRA LEE SCOTI'
v.
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT. M.D.
24.
Paragraph one (1) through twenty-three (23) of the Complaint are herein incolporated by
reference and are made a part of this Count.
25,
The proximate cause of the injury, damage and emotional distress of plain tift; SAUNDRA
LEE SCOTT was the intentional touching by the defendant, MERCHANT, which constituted an
invasion of plaintift's privacy and caused her great emotional harm and distress.
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26.
The defendant, MERCHANT took advantage of the helpless and dependent position of
plaintiff SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT and undertook the breast examination for his own interest and
aatisfactlon,
27,
The conduct of defendant, MERCHANT constitutes outrageous behavior with gross
disregard for the interests and welfare of his patient, plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOIT and she is
therefore entitled to punitive damages against defendant, MERCHANT.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT requests damages in excess of
Twenty-five Thousand and nollOO ($25,000,00) Dollars with costs and interest as permitted by
law.
COUNT IV: SAUNDRA LEE scon
v.
SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC
28,
Paragraphs one (I) through twenty-seven (27) of the Complaint are herein incorporated
by reference and are made a part of this Count.
29.
Defendant, SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC, LTD, was at the time of the
examination of plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT, the officer, employee agent of said Clinic,
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30,
The Clinic is liable to the plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE scorr for the actions of defendant,
MERCHANT.
31.
Prior to August 3, 1992, said SHlPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC, LTD. had notice
that defendant, MERCHANT was acting inappropriately with his female patients during medical
examinations and failed to take adequate steps to inform and protect the plaintiff, SAUNDRA
LEE scorr from the actions of defendant, MERCHANT,
32,
In addition to the above the injury, damages and emotional distress to the plaintiff,
SAUNDRA LEE scorr, was caused by the negligence of defendant, SHlPPENSBURG
MEDICAL CLINIC, LTD" as follows:
a. Failed to exercise sufficient supervision and control of defendant,
MERCHANT'S activities.
b. Failed to provide adequate treatment and counseling to defendant,
MERCHANT prior to August 3, 1992 in an attempt to stop his
inappropriate examinations of his female patients;
c. Failed to notifY or inform the plaintift'that defendant, MERCHANT had
great difficulty in performing appropriate examinations with some of his
female patients,
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d, Failed to provide a nurse or other employee during the examination of
plainti!1'ln order to restrain the actions of defendant, MERCHANT.
33,
The failure of the defendant, SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC, LTC" to protect
plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT from the gross and outrageous conduct of the defendant,
MERCHANT, entitles plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOlT, to punitive damages from said
defendants.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff, SAUNDRA LEE SCOlT requires damages from
defendant, SHlPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC in an amount in excess of Twenty-five
Thousand and noli 00 (525,000.00) Dollars,
COUNT V: FRED A. SCOTI. Sa.
v.
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT. M.D.
and SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINI~
34,
Paragraph one (1) through thirty-three (33) are herein incorporated by reference and is
made a part of this Count.
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35.
As a direct consequence of the actions of the defendants, MERCHANT and the
SHlPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC, plaintiff, FRED A SCOTT, SR, has experienced the loss
of comfort and society of his wife, SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT, who has suffered emotional
damage, been unable to sleep or engage at times in nonnal marital activity.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff, FRED A. SCOTT, SR., requests damages in excess of Twenty-
five Thousand and no/IOO (525,000,00) DoUars together with interest and costs as permitted by
law,
By:
RespectfuUy submitted,
IU UGHES
, . if- ~
Marc sA. McKni t, , Esquire
60 West Pomftet Street
Carlisle, PeMsylvania 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court J.D. No: 25476
Attorney for the Plaintiffs
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT and
FRED A SCOTT, SR.
DOaICOM'LAINT/I-ICOTT
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JlERlFICATIOl{
The foregoing Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my
counsel and myself in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the Complaint may in part
be the language of my counsel and not my own. I have read the statements made in this
Complaint and to the extent that they are based upon information which I have given to my
counsel, they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. informatiC'n and belief. To the
extent that the contents of the statements are that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making
this verification. I understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C,S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
J,,:://tlM-dV
Date: October ...a: 1994
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, MARCUS A. McKNIGHT, m, ESQUIRE, do hereby certifY that I have served a
true and correct copy of the complaint by first class United States mail, postage prepaid in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, upon the following:
Leigh A. J. Ellis, Esquire
Michael W. McGuckin, Esquire
Michael W. McGuckin & Associates, P.C.
1850 William Penn Way, Suite 209
P. O. Box 10696
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17605-0696
Attorneys for the Defendants
Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shlppensburg Medical Olnlc, Ltd.
A Professional Corporation
October 6IS -: 1994
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT and
FRED A. SCOTT, SR., her
husband
.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
.
MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN' ASSOCIATES,
BY: Michael W. McGuckin
Identitication No. 49464
Leigh A.J. Ellis
Identitication No. 53229
1850 William Penn Way
suite 209
P.O. Box 10696
Lancaster, PA 17605-0696
(717) 390-3020
P.C. 60,226
Attorneys tor Detendants:
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D.
Shippensburg Medical Clinic,
Ltd.
v.
NO. 94-4355
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D.
and
SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC
LTD.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Irwin, Irwin , McKnight
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Answer and
New Matter within twenty (20) days from service thereof or a
default judgment may be entered against you.
MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN
LEIGH A.J./ ELLIS
Attorneys 'for Defendants,
Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd.
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MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN , ASSOCIATES,
BY: Michael W. McGuckin
Identitication No. 49464
Leigh A.J. Ellis
Identitication No. 53229
1850 William Penn Way
suite 209
P.O. Box 10696
Lancaster, PA 17605-0696
(717) 390-3020
P.C. 60,226
Attorneys tor Detendants:
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D.
Shippensburg Medical Clinic,
Ltd.
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT and
FRED A. SCOTT, SR., her
husband
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
.
.
v.
.
.
NO. 94-4355
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D.
and
SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC
LTD.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW HATTER OF DEFENDANTS,
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D., AND
SHIPPENSBURO MEDICAL CLINIC, LTD.
TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants, are
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in paragraph one (1), and therefore,
demand strict proof thereof at trial, if relevant.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied as stated. Plaintiff complained of fullness in
her ears.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied as stated. Plaintiff complained of fullness in
her ears, not ear infection in both ears.
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8. Denied as stated. Plaintiff was sUffering of a tullness
in both ears and respiratory problems.
9. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in paragraph nine (9), and therefore,
demand strict proof thereof at trial, if relevant.
10. Admitted.
11. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in paragraph eleven (11), and therefore,
demand strict proof thereof at trial, if relevant.
12. Admi tted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that
each ear of the Plaintiff, Saundra Lee Scott was examined. It is
denied that Defendant Merchant lifted up the blouse of Plaintiff,
placing his hands on her breasts.
13. Denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). It is
admitted that a heart and lung examination was performed.
14. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that
Defendant Merchant left the examining room and prescribed
medication relating to the medical problems with Plaintiff's ears.
It is specifically denied that any breast examination took place or
that there was any need to explain such as no examination occurred.
15. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in paragraph fifteen (15), and
therefore, demand strict proof thereof at trial, if relevant.
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16. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a beliet as to
the truth of the averments in paragraph sixteen (16), and
therefore, demand strict proof thereof at trial, if relevant.
17. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Detendants are
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in paragraph seventeen (17), and
therefore, demand strict proof thereof at trial, if relevant.
18. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in paragraph eighteen (18), and
therefore, demand strict proof thereof at trial, if relevant.
COUNT I
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT v. RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT. M.D.
19. Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg
Medical Clinic, Ltd., incorporate herein by reference the averments
contained in paragraphs one (1) through nineteen (19) of the
foregoing Answer as if fully set forth herein.
20. Denied as a conclusion of law. It is specifically denied
that Dr. Merchant was in any way careless or negligent. Dr.
Merchant was specifically not careless or negligent in any of the
following respects:
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a. Defendant invaded the privacy ot plaintift
without warning or cause by repeatedly
touching her breasts;
b. Defendant carelessly and without regard to the
welfare of the Plaintiff placed his hands upon
her breasts when there was no medical purpose
for doing so;
c. Defendant during the examination of Plaintiff,
carelessly and without regard for her
emotional well being, placed his hands under
her clothing and undertook a prolonged
examination of each of her breasts.
21. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendants, Ralph
Preston Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., were
negligent and careless in their care and treatment of plaintiff.
To the contrary, Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., were at no time negligent and
tended to the plaintiff competently in accordance with accepted
standards of care consistent with the standards of the medical
profession within the community. Moreover, the allegations
contained in paragraph twenty-one (21) are conclusions of law to
which the Pennsylvania Rules of civil Procedure require no
responsive pleading, are therefore denied, and strict proof is
demanded at trial, if relevant. Additionally, all allegations of
causation and consequential injury are specifically denied as
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improper legal conclusions and strict proot is demanded at trial.
with respect to plaintift's allegations ot injury, atter reasonable
investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or intormation
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth ot the averments in
paragraph twenty-one (21) and therefore, demand strict proot
thereof at trial, if relevant.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., respectfully request that this
Court grant judgment in their favor and against the Plaintiffs on
the Complaint, together with costs, expenses and attorney's fees.
COUNT II
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT v. RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT. M.D.
22. Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg
Medical Clinic, Ltd., incorporate herein by reference the averments
contained in paragraphs one (1) through twenty-one (21) of the
foregoing Answer as if fully set forth herein.
23. Denied as a conclusion of law and specifically denied
that the Defendant was in any way reckless, wanton, negligent or
careless or that he committed malpractice in any of the following
respects:
a. By undertaking a prolonged breast examination
when the patient was to be treated for an ear
infection violated the standard of care to
which the Plaintiff was entitled;
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b. The breast examination of each breast of the
Plaintiff by Defendant, Merchant was not
medically necessary to treat the symptoms of
pain in her ears, and caused the Plaintiff,
Saundra Lee Scott great humiliation and
embarrassment.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., respectfully request that this
Court grant judgment in their favor and against the Plaintiffs on
the Complaint, together with costs, expenses and attorney's fees.
COUNT III
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT v. RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT. M.D.
24. Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg
Medical Clinic, Ltd., incorporate herein by reference the averments
contained in paragraphs one (1) through twenty-three (23) of the
foregoing Answer as if fully set forth herein.
25. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph twenty-
five (25) of the Complaint are conclusions of law to which the
Pennsylvania Rules of civil Procedure require no responsive
pleading, are therefore denied, and strict proof thereof is
demanded at trial, if relevant. It is specifically denied that
there was any intentional touching that constituted an invasion of
Plaintiff's privacy.
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26. It is specifically denied that Defendant Merchant took
advantage of the helpless and dependant position of Plaintiff,
Saundra Lee Scott and undertook a breast examination for his own
interest and satisfaction. To the contrary, no breast examination
occurred.
27. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph twenty-
seven (27) of the Complaint are conclusions of law to which the
Pennsylvania Rules of civil Procedure require no responsive
pleading, are therefore denied, and strict proof thereof is
demanded at trial, if relevant.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., respectfully request that this
Court grant judgment in their favor and against the Plaintiffs on
the Complaint, together with costs, expenses and attorney's fees.
COUNT IV
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT v. SHIPPENSBURO MEDICAL CLINIC. LTD.
28. Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg
Medical Clinic, Ltd., incorporate herein by reference the averments
contained in paragraphs one (1) through twenty-seven (27) of the
foregoing Answer as if fully set forth herein.
29. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph twenty-
nine (29) of the Complaint are conclusions of law to which the
Pennsylvania Rules of civil Procedure require no responsive
pleading, are therefore denied, and strict proof thereof is
demanded at trial, if relevant.
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(30) of the Complaint are conclusions of law to which the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure require no responsive
pleading, are therefore denied, and strict proof thereof is
demanded at trial, if relevant.
31. Denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
32. Denied as a conclusion at law. It is specifically denied
that Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd. was negligent in any of the
following respects:
a. Failed to exercise sufficient supervision and
control of Defendant, Merchant's activities;
b. Failed to provide adequate treatment and
counseling to Defendant, Merchant prior to
August 3, 1992 in an attempt to stop his
inappropriate examinations of his female
patients;
c. Failed to notify or inform the Plaintiff that
Defendant, Merchant had great difficulty in
performing appropriate examinations with some
of his female patients;
d. Failed to provide a nurse or other employee
during the examination of Plaintiff in order
to restrain the actions of Defendant,
Merchant.
33. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph thirty-
three (33) of the Complaint are conclusions of law to which the
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Pennsylvania Rules of civil Procedure require no responsive
pleading, are therefore denied, and strict proof thereof is
demanded at trial, if relevant.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., respectfully request that this
Court grant judgment in their favor and against the Plaintiffs on
the Complaint, together with costs, expenses and attorney's fees.
COUNT V
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT. M.D. AND SHIPPENSBURO MEDICAL CLINIC
34. Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg
Medical Clinic, Ltd., incorporate herein by reference the averments
contained in paragraphs one (1) through thirty-three (33) of the
foregoing Answer as if fully set forth herein.
35. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendants, Ralph
Preston Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., were
negligent and careless in their care and treatment of plaintiff.
To the contrary, Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., were at no time negligent and
tended to the plaintiff competently in accordance with accepted
standards of care consistent with the standards of the medical
prOfession within the community. Moreover, the allegations
contained in paragraph thirty-five (35) are conclusions of law to
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which the Pennsylvania Rules of civil Procedure require no
responsive pleading, are theretore denied, and strict proot is
demanded at trial, if relevant. Additionally, all allegations of
causation and consequential injury are specifically denied as
improper legal conclusions and strict proof is demanded at trial.
with respect to plaintiff's allegations of injury, after reasonable
investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in
paragraph thirty-five (35) and therefore, demand strict proof
thereof at trial, if relevant.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd. respectfully request that this
Court grant judgment in their favor and against the Plaintiffs on
the Complaint, together with costs, expenses and attorney's fees.
NEW HATTER
36. Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg
Medical Clinic, Ltd., incorporate herein by reference the averments
contained in paragraphs one (1) through thirty-five (35) of the
foregoing Answer as if fully set forth herein.
37. The Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to state a claim upon
which relief can be granted.
38. Plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part by the
doctrines of contributory/comparative negligence and assumption of
risk.
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39. Plaintiffs have not sustained any injuries cognizable
under Pennsylvania law as a consequence of answering Defendants'
alleged action.
40. Plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part because
Plaintiffs' alleged injuries, if any, were not caused by the
actions of Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd.
41. Plaintiffs' claims are barred because the Plaintiffs'
have sustained no injuries in fact.
42. Plaintiffs' claims are barred by the applicable statute
of limitations.
43. Plaintiffs' have not alleged facts sufficient to support
their allegations of negligence.
44. Plaintiffs' allegations are vague and insufficiently
pleaded under Pennsylvania law.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., respectfully request that this
Court grant judgment in their favor and against the Plaintiffs on
the Complaint, together with costs, expenses and attorneys' fees.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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VERIPICATION
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representative of the Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., Defendant
in this action and verify that the statements made in the toregoing
Answer and New Matter of Defendants, Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D.
and Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd. to Plaintiffs' Complaint, are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. The undersigned understands that the statements therein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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VERIFICATION
Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D., hereby states that he is a
Defendant in this action and verifies that the statements made in
the foregoing Answer and New Matter of Defendants, Ralph Preston
Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., are true and
correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. The
undersigned understands that the statements therein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated:
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BY: /2.r,J,fJ1-.,#\N,;r.;...,.,j""",^-",INr ~ /)
RalphVPreston Merchant, M:D.
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MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN , ASSOCIATES,
BY: Michael W. McGuckin
Identification No. 49464
Leigh A.J. Ellis
Identification No. 53229
1850 William Penn Way
suite 209
P.O. Box 10696
Lancaster, PA 17605-0696
(717) 390-3020
P.C. 60,226
Attorneys tor Defendants:
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D.
Shippensburg Medical Clinic,
Ltd.
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT and
FRED A. SCOTT, SR., her
husband
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
v.
NO. 94-4355
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D.
and
SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC
LTD.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I,. Leigh A.J. Ellis, Esquire, do hereby certify that I caused
a copy of the foregoing Answer and New Matter of Defendants, Ralph
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Preston' Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd. To
Plaintiffs' Complaint, to be served this day by United States first
class mail, postage prepaid to:
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Irwin, Irwin , McKnight
60 West Pomfret street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
In The Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 94-4355 Civil Term
Summons in Civil Action Law
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Saundra Lee Scott and Fred A.
Scott, Sr.
VS
Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, LTD, a
Professional Corporation
Robert L. Fink, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to
law, says that on August 05, 1994 at 10:55 o'clock A.M., E.D.S.T., he served a
true copy of the within Summons in Civil Action Law, in the above entitled
action, upon the within named defendant, to wit: Shippensburg Medical Clinic,
LTD, a Professional Corporation, by making known unto Margret Bowers,
Receptionist and adult in charge, at 411 South Fayette Street, Shippensburg,
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 that he made diligent search and inquiry for the within named defendant,
to wit: Ralph Preston Merchant, M.D., but was unable to locate him in his
bailiwick. He therefore deputized the Sheriff of Franklin County,
Pennsylvania, to serve the within Summons in Civil Action Law according to
law.
FRANKLIN COUNTY RETURN: I hereby certify and return that I have
personally served the writ described on the individual at the address inserted
below by handing a true and attested copy thereof to Ralph Preston Merchant,
M.D., at The Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Chambersburg, PA 17201 on th
8th day of August 1994 at 9:20 o'clock A.M.. So answers: John E. Strine,
Deputy Sheriff of Franklin County, PA.
Franklin County return hereto attached.
Sh~riff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Surcharge
Out of County
Franklin County
18.00
11.76
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22.90
61.66 Pd. by Atty.
8-30-94
So Answers:
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This .J.~<l Day of Jf';{,.-(-'~
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13.1 acknowlcdgu receipt ollho Writ \
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16.1 hereby CERTlFY and RETURN lhall h.WI' nee 01 sl!rvico as shown in "Remarks". 0 have executed as shown
inMRemarks", the Writ or complaint descubl on the Uldlvldual. company. corporatioJ1,etc. althe address shown above or on the individual. company.
corporation, etc., at tho address msurted be ow by handlmg a TRUE and ATTESTED COPY thereol
17.01 hereby carlily and return a NOT FOUND LH'c.lIIsc I am \lIla:>le 10 IOCille thl! indnmtual. cO".lpany, corporation, elc,. named above, (See remarks below)
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SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT AND FRED A. SCOTT, SR. 94-4355 CIVIL TERM
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within writ may leave same Without a walch man, In cuslody 01 whonmVef IS found 111 POss(~ssion. ulter nolllymg person 01 levy or altachment. without
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FRANKLIN 00\ SHERIFF
BYI
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT and
FRED A. SCOTT, SR., her
husband
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN , ASSOCIATES,
BY: Michael W. McGuckin
Identification No. 49464
Leigh A.J. Ellis
Identification No. 53229
1850 William Penn Way
suite 209
P.O. Box 10696
Lancaster, PA 17605-0696
(717) 390-3020
P.C. 60,226
Attorneys for Defendants:
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D.
Shippensburg Medical Clinic,
Ltd.
.
.
v.
: NO. 94-4355
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D.
and
SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC
LTD.
.
.
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendants, Ralph P.
Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd., in the
above-captioned matter.
MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN
Attorney for Defendants,
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd.
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MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN , ASSOCIATES,
BY: Michael W. McGuckin
Identification No. 49464
Leigh A.J. Ellis
Identification No. 53229
1850 William Penn Way
Suite 209
P.O. Box 10696
Lancaster, PA 17605-0696
(717) 390-3020
P.C. 60,226
Attorneys tor Defendants:
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D.
Shippensburg Medical Clinic,
Ltd.
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT and
FRED A. SCOTT, SR., her
husband
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
.
.
v.
.
.
.
.
NO. 94-4355
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D.
and
SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC
LTD. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Defendants, Ralph P. Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg Medical
Clinic, Ltd., hereby demand a jury trial in the above-captioned
matter.
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MIeHAEL W. McGUCKIN
Attorney for Defendants,
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D. and
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd.
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Leigh A.J. Ellis
Identification No. 53229
1850 William Penn Way
Suite 209
P.O. Box 10696
Lancaster, PA 17605-0696
(717) 390-3020
P.C. 60,226
Attorneys for Defendants:
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D.
Shippensburg Medical Clinic,
Ltd.
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT and
FRED A. SCOTT, SR., her
husband
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
v.
NO. 94-4355
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D.
and
SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC
LTD.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter a Rule upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint
against defendants, Ralph P. Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg,
Medical Clinic, Ltd., within twenty (20) days hereof or suffer
the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
M(jU&j
M!CHAEL W. McGUCKIN
LEIGH A. J. ELLIS
Attorneys for Defendants,
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D.
Shippensburg Medical Clinic, Ltd.
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MICHAEL W. McGUCKIN , ASSOCIATES,
BY: Michael W. McGuckin
Identification No. 49464
Leigh A.J. Ellis
Identification No. 53229
1850 William Penn Way
suite 209
P.O. Box 10696
Lancaster, PA 17605-0696
(717) 390-3020
SAUNDRA LEE SCOTT and
FRED A. SCOTT, SR., her
husband
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
v.
RALPH PRESTON MERCHANT, M.D.
and
SHIPPENSBURG MEDICAL CLINIC
LTD.
P.C. 60,226
Attorneys for Defendants:
Ralph P. Merchant, M.D.
Shippensburg Medical Clinic,
Ltd.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 94-4355
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this /3 i (\ day Of'5:.p(( 1\11\. ro' , 1994, a Rule is
hereby granted upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint against
defendants, Ralph P. Merchant, M.D. and Shippensburg Medical
Clinic, Ltd., herein within twenty (20) days after service hereof
or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
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