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HARRISBURG MEDICAL MANAGEMENT,
INC. t/d/b/a THE CAPITAL
. RECOVERY CENTER,
IN THE COUR~ OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION--LAW
RENNETH A. McBRIDE, JR. and
EDITH McBRIDE, husband and
wife, jointly and severally,
Defendants
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No. c'ylt
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YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend
against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must
take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or
by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or
objeotions to the claims set forth aqainst 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
cl.aim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money
or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHpULD 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--Fourth Floor
carlisle, PA 17013
KEEFER, WOOD, ALLEN & RAHAL
Datedl Gj/~/qy
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Br~~rd-Dorrance
I.D. #32147
210 Walnut street
P. O. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
(717) 255-8014
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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HARRISBURG MEDICAL MANAGEMENT,
INC. t/d/b/a THE CAPITAL
RECOVERY CENTER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION--LAW
KENNETH A. McBRIDE, JR. and
EDITH McBRIDE, husband and
wit., jointly and severally,
Defendants No.
COMPLAIHT
Plaintiff, by its undersigned attorneys, files this
complaint based on the following:
1. Harrisburg Medical Management, Inc. is a
Pennsylvania corporation which, inter alia, tradee and does
business as The Capital Recovery Center ("CRC"), an outpatient
rehabilitative facility located at 415 FallowHeld Road,
Cumberland county, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011. Harrisburg
Medical Management, Inc.'e registered office and principal place
of business are located at 409 S. Second street, Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17101.
2. Defendants, Kenneth and Edith McBride, are adult
individuals currently residing at 7 Umberto Avenue, New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070. At all
relevant times, Defendante were and are married as husband and
wife, and had express, implied, or apparent authority to obligate
one another for the payment of CRC's services, as alleged below.
comrr I . IM CORBCT
3. CRC incorporates herein by reterence paragraphs 1
through 2 above.
4. On or about March 7, 1994, Mr. McBride signed
CRC'. standard agreement ("agreement"), under which the McBrides
agreed to assign all insurance payments to CRC to cover the cost
ot rehabilitative and other medical services provided to them and
their dependents. The McBrides turther promised to be personally
responsible tor any CRC services not covered by insurance. A
copy of the agreement is attached as Exhibit "A."
5. At all relevant times, CRC has complied with its
obligations and has provided rehabilitative and other medical
services on behalf of the MeBrides and their minor son, Matthew
McBride.
6. After any insurance payments and other credits
have been applied, a balance of $295.00 remains unpaid on
Defendants' account.
7. CRe's contractual elaim against Defendants has
been liquidated, due, and owing since 4/12/94. Accordingly, CRC
is entitled to six percent annual interest ($7.40) computed on
its principal claim from 4/12/94 through 9/12/94.
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B. To date, despite repeated requests, Detendants
have breached t~eir contractual obligations by tailing to pay
eRC'. claim, inclusive ot interest and costs.
WRlllroRI, Plaintitt, Harrisburg Medical Management,
Inc. t/d/b/a The Capital Recovery Center, demands judgment in it~
tavor and against Defendants, Kenneth A. McBride, Jr. and Edith
McBride, husband and wife, jointly and eeverally, in the amount
of $397.90, representing the current principal amount of the
claim ($295.00), interest ($7.40) accrued thereon from 4/12/94
through 9/12/94, current record costs of $95.50, together with
continuing interest and costs pending dispoeition hereof.
COUNT II - IMPLIID-IN-rACT CONTRACT
9. CRC incorporates herein by reference paragraphs 1
through B above.
10. In the alternative, assuming there was no express
written contract as averred in Count I above, there existed an
implied-in-fact contract between the parties based on their oral
and written representations and conduct, course of dealing, and
the circumstances surrounding CRC's provision of rehabilltative
and other medical services.
11. Under the implied-in-fact contract, Defendants and
each of them agreed to pay CRC for rehabilitative and other
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medical services provided to them and their minor son, Matthew,
after applying any available insurance and other credits.
12. Under the implied-in-fact agreement, Defendants
and each of them agreed to assign any insurance benefits to CRC
to cover all or a p?rtion of the cost of its services.
13. Under the implied-in-fact agreement, Defendants
had implied obligations of good faith, fair dealing, and
disclosure.
14. Defendants have breached their implied obligations
and promises to pay, and have defaulted on their obligations
under the implied-in-fact contract, leaving a current balance of
$295.00 due and owing since 4/12/94.
WHlalFOal, Plaintiff, Harrisburg Medical Management,
Inc. t/d/b/a The Capital Recovery Center, demands judgment in its
favor and against Defendants, Kenneth A. McBride, Jr. and Edith
McBride, husband and wife, jointly and severally, in an amount
not to exceed $10,000.00 (exclusive of interest and costs), thus
requiring referral to arbitration under local rule.
COUNT III - OUAHTUM M.RUIT/UNJU8T .HRICHM.NT
15. CRC incorporates herein by reference paragraphs 1
through 14 above.
16. Alternatively, assuming CRC fails to state a claim
for either an express or an implied contract as averred in Counts
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I and II above, CRC alleges a cause of action based on the
doctrine of unjust enrichment, seeking re.titution of the
rea.onable value of its rehabilitative and other medical .ervice.
provided to Defendants and their minor son, ~., $295.00.
17. Defendants have wrongfully secured or have
pas.ively received the benefit of CRC's s~rvices, but, after
repeated demands, have failed to make restitution.
WHI.lrO.I, Plaintiff, Harrisburg Medic~l Management,
Inc. t/d/b/e The capital Recovery Center, demands judgment in its
favor and against Defendants, Kenneth A. McBride, Jr. and Edith
McBride, husband and wife, jointly and severally, in an amount
not to exceed $10,000.00 (exclusive of interest and costs), thus
requiring referral to arbitration under local rule. Plaintiff
requests such other relief as the Court may deem appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
KEEFER, WOOD, ALLEN & RAHAL
Dated I <J J f; / C/I.f
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I. D. #32147
210 Walnut street
P. O. Box 11963
HarriSburg, PA 17108-1963
(717) 255-8014
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
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PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY:
UNLESS OTHER AlUlANGEHENTS HAV! BEEN HADE. ALL PROnSSIONAL SERVICES ARE
CIIAIlGBD TO Ta! PATIENT. lIE WILL BE PLEASED TO ASSIST YOU IN THJ:; COMPLK'rIOIl OF UY
INSUIAIlCB FORHS NECESSARY rOR PAYMENT AND WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET \lITH oua OFFICE
COORDINATOl II ORDER TO UNDERSTAND YOUR llESPONSIBnITIBB FOR PAYMENT. IT IS
CUST<DW1Y TO PAY VOR SEllVICES WIlEN llENDERED UNLESS OTlUlR ARlWlGEIlENTs IIAVB IIlEII
HADE IN ADVANCE. PAYIlBN'r SCHEDULES KAT BE AllRANGED POR PEaSONS INVOLVED IN ONGOING
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INSURANCE AUTKOlIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT
(Please read and Rian):
I hereby authorize !he Capital aa~overy Center to furnish information to
l....lI~an.o ca....i.... or ~heir rapr..."tativ.. ."ncernina my Ulll.... "lid tr....tlllllnc. and
I hereby aesiEn to tho Conter all payments for services rendered to my.elf or my
dependente. I under.tand that I am reeponeible for sny amollnt not covered by in.uranee.
SIGNATt1IlE: <tL crlI f.1.1..~. 'j,.JI.
DATE: 3/7/9<1
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Exhibit "A"
VIRInCA'l'IOII
I, Linda s. Baird Jansen, verify and state thatl
1. I am the Diroctor of The Capital Recovery Center,
Plaintiff in the foregoing action.
2. I am authorized to make this verification on behalf
of Plaintiff.
3. The facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief.
4. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 54904, relating to
unsworn faleification to authorities.
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Dated:
9/8/94
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HAIIISBURG MEDICAL MANAGEMENT,
INC. t/d/b/a THE CAPITAL
RECOVERY CENTER,
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Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION--LAW
RENNETH A. McBRIDE, JR. and
EDITH McBRIDE, husband
and wife, jointly and
severally,
Defendants
No. 94-5090 civil Term
TO: Defendants, Renneth A. McBride, Jr. and Edith MCBride
Date of Noticel October 24, 1994
IMPORTANT NOTICIl
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO TAXE
ACTION REQUIRED OF YOU IN THIS CASE. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED
AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR
OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TARE THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER
AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO
OR TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET
,LEGAl_ HELP:
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square--Fourth Floor
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
I, the undersigned attorney, oertify that, on the
above-referenced date, this notice vas .ailed to the Defendant.'
re.identi.l addre.. by certified and regular .ail.
REEFER, WOOD, ALLEN & RAHAL
BYI ~ P'~~"~ ~ - '-
--- Bra ord Dorrance
I. . #32147
210 Walnut Street
P. O. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
(717) 255-8014
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS
Exhibit "e"
HARRISBURG MEDICAL MANAGEMENT,
INC. t/d/b/a THE CAPITAL
RECOVERY CENTER,
Plaintiff
v.
KENNETH A. McBRIDE, JR. and
EDITH McBRIDE, husband
and wife, jointly and
severally,
Defendants
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I No. 94-5090 civil Term
TO: Kenneth A. McBride, Jr. and Edith McBride, Defendants
You are hereby notified that on November ij, 1994, a
$397.90 default judgment wae entered against each of you and in
favor of Plaintiff, Harrisburg Medical Management, Inc. t/d/b/a
The Capital Recovery center, in the above-captioned case.
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I hereby certify that~1]and:'~he
proper person to receive this notice is:
address of the
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. McBride, Jr.
7 Umberto Avenue
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Dated: ~
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I. D. No. 32147
KEEFER, WOOD, ALLEN , RAHAL
210 Walnut street
P. O. Box 119(,3
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
(717) 255-8014
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
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