HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-3684Sara L. Williams and
Chede D. Hylton,
712 Long Branch Road
Wooten, Kentucky 41776,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.
Civil Action - (XX) Law
( ) Equity
Wayne E. Caray
71 Wintergreen Avenue W 19 D
Edison, New Jersey 08820
and
Zumstein, Inc.
524 N. Water Street
Lewisburg, Ohio 45338
VS.
Plaintiff(s) &
Address(es)
Defendant(s) &
Address(es)
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONR
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue a Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
X Wdt of Summons Shall be issued and forwarded to (X)Attomey ( )Sheriff
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Handler Henninq & RosenberR
1300 Lin~lestown Road
HarrisburR, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Name/Address/Telephone No.
of Attorney
Signature of A~torney ~
Supreme Court ID No. 87911
Date: g::>-/-d~ol,
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
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SARA L. WILLIAMS and
CHERIE D. HYLTON,
Plaintiffs
WAYNE E. CAREY and
ZUMSTEIN, INC.,
Defendants
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· No. 02-3684 Civil Term
· JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PROOF OF SERVICE
I, Jason C. I mler, an attorney at the law firm of Handler, Hen ning & Rosenberg, LLP,
do hereby certify that I have served a a certified copy of the attached Writ of Summons via
Certified United States Mail, Return Receipt Requested, receipts attached hereto, upon
Defendant Zumstein, Inc. as follows:
Zumstein, Inc.
524 N. Water Street
Lewisburg, OH 45338
Date: //'~-,=2~,,~ By:
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG LLP
Jason C. Imler, Esq.
I.D· No. 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Sara L. Williams and
Cherie D. Hylton,
712 Long Branch Road
Wooten, Kentucky 41776,
Plaintiff(s) &
Address(es)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. O:~- ~t~/
Civil Action - (XX) Law
( ) Equity
Wayne E. Carey
71 Wintergreen Avenue W 19 D
Edison, New Jersey 08820
and
Zumstein, Inc.
524 N. Water Street
Lewisburg, Ohio 45338
VS.
Defendant(s) &
Address(es)
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMON-<:.
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue a Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
X Wdt of Summons Shall be issued and forwarded to (X )Attorney ( )Sheriff
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Handler Hennin,q & Rosenber.q
1300 Lin,qlestown Road
Harrisbur,q, PA 17110
,1717) 238-2000
Name/Address/Telephone No.
of Attorney
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Supreme Court ID No. 87911
Date:
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(_S) HAS/HAVE COMMENCE[Y'AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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SARA L. WILLIAMS and
CHERIE D. HYLTON,
Plaintiffs
WAYNE E. CAREY and
ZUMSTEIN, INC.,
Defendants
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· No. 02-3684 Civil Term
· JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAEClPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate the Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action in order that
Defendant Wayne E. Carey can be served.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG LLP
Date: //~)_,,3_~:~.~ By:
Jason C~. Imler, Esq.
I.D. No. 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Sara L. Williams and
Cherie D. Hylton,
712 Long Branch Road
Wooten, Kentucky 41776,
Plaintiff(s) &
Address(es)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. ~)~ -,, ,.~,~'~-/~
Civil Action - (XX) Law
( ) Equity
VS.
Wayne E. Carey
71 Wintergreen Avenue W 19 D
Edison, New Jersey 08820
and
Zumstein, Inc.
524 N. Water Street
Lewisburg, Ohio 45338
Defendant(s) &
Address(es)
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMON-~
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue a Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
X Writ of Summons Shall be issued and forwarded to (X )Attorney ( )Sheriff
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Handler Henninf~ & Rosenber~q
1300 Lin,qlestown Road
Hardsburq, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Name/Address/Telephone No.
of Attorney
Signature of A['tomey
Supreme Court ID No. 8791
Date: o
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S.] HAS/HAVE COMMENC~O AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
Prothor~otary - /,~
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - U.S. CERTIFIED MAIL
CASE NO: 2002-03684 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
cOUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WILLIAMS SAP~A L ET AL
VS.
CAREY WAYNE ET AL
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law served the
within named DEFENDANT ,CAREY WAYNE E
by United States Certified Mail postage
prepaid, on the 3rd day of ~ctober ,2002 at 0000:00 HOURS, at
71 WINTERGREEN AVENUE W 19 D
EDISON, NJ 08820
and attested copy of
with
the attached WRIT OF SUMMONS
The
receipt card was signed by
00/00/0000
Additional Comments:
RETURNED TO OUR OFFICE STAMPED ATTEMPTED, NOT KNOWN.
a true
Together
returned
on
Additional Comments
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Cert Mail 4.42
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
32.42
So answeDiSc. .... ~-~ -~/--'
/R. Thomas ~
Sheriff of Cumberland County
Paid by HANDLER HENNING ROSENBERG
Sworn//~nd subscr~ to before me
this - day
_~3~A.D.
khonotary
on 10/09/2002
SARA L. WILLIAMS and
CHERIE D. HYLTON,
Plaintiffs
WAYNE E. CAREY and
ZUMSTEIN, INC.,
Defendants
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND ,COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· No. 02-3684 Civil Term
· JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate the Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action in order that
Defendant Wayne E. Carey can be served at the following address:
1264 Maplewood Road, Belmar, NJ 07719
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG LLP
Date: l-'3-~ By:
Jason C. I'mler, Esq.
I.D. No. 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiffs
SHERIFF'S RETURN - U.S. CERTIFIED MAIL
CASE NO: 2002-03684 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WILLIAMS SARA L ET AL
VS.
CAREY WAYNE ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff
of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law served the
within named DEFENDANT
,CAREY WAYNE E
by United States Certified Mail postage
prepaid, on the 8th day of January ,2003 at 0000:00 HOURS, at
1264 MAPLEWOOD ROAD
BELMAR, NJ 07719
and attested copy of the attached WRIT OF SUMMONS
with
, a true
Together
receipt card was signed by
00/00/0000
The returned
on
Additional Comments:
MAIL WAS RETURNED TO SHERIFF MARKED THAT FORWARDING ORDER
HAD EXPIRED.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Cert Mail 4.42
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
32.42
R. Th~mas-~ ine i~ ~
Sheriff of Cumberland County
Paid by HANDLER HENNING ROSENBERG
Sworn and subscreed to before me
this ~'~ day of~~
2~3 A.D. /
~ot ho~ot ary
on 02/03/2003
SARAH L. WILLIAMS and
CHERIE D. HYLTON,
Vw
Plaintiffs
WAYNE E. CAREY and
ZUMSTEIN, INC.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 02-3684 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate the Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action in order that
Defendant Wayne E. Carey can be served via Certified U.S. mail at the following address:
Wayne E. Carey
71 Wintergreen Ave. 19 D
Edison, NJ 08820
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG LLP
Date: ~-~ (~ -0_~ By:
Jason C. I'~ler, Esq.
I.D. No. 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiffs
SARAH WILLIAMS, and :
CHERIE D. HYLTON, :
Plaintiffs :
WAYNE E. CAREY and :
ZUMSTEIN, INC. :
Defendants :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-3684 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claim set forth in the following pages,
you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice is served, by entering a written appearance
personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defense or ohjecfions to the claim set forth against you.
You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and judgement 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 propen'y 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.
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas
signuientes, usted tiene vienta (20) dias de plazo al partir de al fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe
presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona a pot abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus
objectiones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado qna si usted no se fefiende, la corte tomara medidas
y puede una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o nofificacion y pot cualquier qaeja o akuvui que es pedido en la peticion
de demanda. Usted pnado parder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDIATAMEN'FE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO
TIENE EL DIMERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR
TELEPONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE EMCUENTRA ESCRITA ABA JO PARA AVERIGUAR
DONDE SE PUEDE CONSSGUIA ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthmise
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 240-6200
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By~'~~
JaSon C. Imler, Esquire
I. D. No. 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
SARAH WILLIAMS, and
CHERIE D. HYLTON,
Plaintiffs
WAYNE E. CAREY and
ZUMSTEIN, INC.
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-3684 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Sarah Williams and Cherie D. Hylton, by and through their
attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, by Jason C. Imler, Esq., and make the within
Complaint against the Defendants, Wayne E. Carey and Zumstein, Inc., as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Sarah Williams, is an adult individual cun:ently residing at 712 Long Branch
Road, Wooten, Kentucky, 41776.
2. Plaintiff, Cherie D. Hylton, is an adult individual currently residing at 712 Long
Branch Road, Wooten, Kentucky, 41776.
3. Defendant, Wayne E. Carey, is an adult individual currently residing at 71
Wintergreen Avenue, 19D, Edison, New Jersey 08820.
4. Defendant, Zumstein, Inc., is a corporation having its principle place of business at
524 N. Water Street, Lewisburg, Ohio, 45338.
5. Defendant, Zumstein, Inc., regularly conducts business within the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
6. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Sarah Williams, was the operator ora 2000
International tractor-trailer owned by CRST Inc., bearing Oklalmma Registration Plate Number
ISN444 (hereinafter "Plaintiff's vehicle.")
At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Cherie D. Hylton, was a passenger in Plaintiff' s
vehicle.
8.
At all times material hereto, Defendant, Wayne E. Carey, was the operator ofa 1999
Mack tractor-trailer owned, by Zumstein, Inc., bearing the Ohio Registration Plate Number PUH-
3350 (hereinafter "Defendant's vehicle.")
9. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Wayne E. Carey, was an agent, servant,
representative and/or employee of Defendant, Zumstein, Inc., and[ was acting within the scope of his
said employment.
10. On or about August 4, 2000, at approximately 3:27 a.m., Plaintiff, Sarah Williams,
was traveling eastbound on SR0076 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in West Pennsboro Township,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
11. On or about August 4, 2000, at approximately 3:27 a.m., Defendant, Wayne E. Carey,
was also traveling eastbound on SR0076 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in West Pennsboro Township,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
12. At approximately that same time and place, Defendant, Wayne E. Carey, suddenly
and without warning, failed to observe the Plaintiff's slower moving vehicle, and violently struck
the left rear of the Plaintiff's tractor-trailer.
13. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wayne E. Carey, the
Plaintiffs, Sarah Williams and Cherie D. Hylton, sustained serious and extensive injuries as set forth
more specifically below.
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COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
SARAH WILLIAMS v. WAYNE E. CAREY
14. Plaintiffs, Sarah Williams and Cherie D. Hylton, herein incorporate paragraphs 1
through 13 of this Complaint as if set forth at length.
15. The occurrence of the aforesaid collision and the resultant injuries to Plaintiff, Sarah
Williams, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence of Defendant, Wayne E. Carey,
generally and more specifically as set forth below:
a. In operating a motor vehicle inattentively;
b. In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe the position of other vehicles on the
roadway;
c. In failing to properly and adequately observe the traffic conditions then and there
existing;
d. In operating the vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the circumstances;
e. In failing to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control;
f. In failing to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing traffic conditions and
traffic controls;
g. In permitting or allowing the vehicle to strike and collide with the rear of another
vehicle;
h. In failing to keep a look-out for other vehicles lawfully on the road;
I. In driving in a careless manner, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3714;
j. In failing to operate said vehicle under proper and adequate control in order that he
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could avoid striking other vehicles;
k. In failing to operate his vehicle at a speed at which he could stop within the assured
clear distance ahead, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3361;
1. In failing to operate said vehicle in such a manner that would allow him to apply the
brakes and stop before striking other vehicles;
m. In following the vehicle in front of him too clo,,sely, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A.
§3310; and
n. In driving his vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons and
property and in a manner with careless disregard to the rights and safety of others in
violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
16. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Sarah Williams,
sustained severe injuries, including, but not limited to, a cervical strain, thoracic and lumbosacral
strain, severe headaches, nausea, neck pain, back pain, hip pai[n, shakes, leg weakness and leg
numbness, and diffuse axial strain.
17. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Sarah Williams,
has suffered great physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguisl~t, and will continue to endure the
same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her great physical, emotional, and financial
detriment and loss.
18. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Sarah Williams,
has suffered lost wages and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of
earning capacity.
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19. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Sarah Williams,
has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, to spend money for medicine
and/or medical attention, and will be required to expend money for the same purposes in the future,
to her great detriment and loss.
20. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Sarah Williams,
has been, and probably will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily duties, to her great
detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment.
21. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Sarah Williams,
has suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and will continue to endure the same in the future, to her great
detriment and loss.
22. Plaintiff, Sarah Williams, believes and, therefore, avers that her injuries are serious
and permanent in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Sarah Williams, seeks damages from Defendant, Wayne E. Carey,
in an amount in excess of compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County.
COUNT II - VICARIOUS LIABILITY
SARAH WILLIAMS v. ZUMSTEIN, INC.
23. Plaintiffs, Sarah Williams and Cherie D. Hylton, herein incorporate paragraphs 1
through 22 of this Complaint as if set forth at length.
24. At all times material to this action, Defendant, Wayne E. Carey, was an agent,
servant, representative and/or employee of Defendant, Zumstein, Inc.
25. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and all of the resultant injuries to
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Plaintiff, Sarah Williams, are the direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness, and/or
recklessness of Zumstein's employee, servant, representative and/or agent, Wayne E. Carey.
26. The aforementioned negligent, careless, and/or reckless conduct of Defendant, Wayne
E. Carey, occurred while acting in and upon the business of Defendant, Zumstein, Inc., and within
the course and scope of his employment with said Defendant.
27. Defendant, Zumstein, Inc., is vicariously liable for the extensive and personal injuries
suffered by Plaintiff, Sarah Williams, which include, but are not limited to, a cervical strain, thoracic
and lumbosacral strain, severe headaches, nausea, neck pain, back pain, hip pain, shakes, leg
weakness and leg numbness, and diffuse axial strain.
28. Defendant is vicariously liable for the great physical, mental, emotional, and financial
losses Plaintiff, Sarah Williams, has suffered and will continue to endure for an indefinite period of
time in the future.
29. Defendant is vicariously liable for the considerable amount of wages Plaintiff, Sarah
Williams, has lost and the future loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity that will be sustained.
30. Defendant is vicariously liable for the expenses Plaintiff, Sarah Williams, has been
compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, to spend for medicine and/or medical
attention, and will be required to expend money for the same purposes in the future, to her great
detriment and loss.
31. Defendant is vicariously liable for hindering Plaintiff, Sarah Williams, from attending
to her daily duties, to her great detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment.
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32. Defendant is vicariously liable for the great detriment and loss Plaintiff, Sarah
Williams, has suffered and will continue to suffer, from losing life's pleasures.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Sarah Willaims, seeks damages from Defendant, Zumstein, Inc.,
in an amotmt in excess of compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County.
COUNT III - NEGLIGENCE
CItERIE D. ItYLTON v. WAYNE E. CAREY
33. Plaintiffs, Sarah Williams and Cherie D. Hylton, herein incorporate paragraphs 1
through 32 of this Complaint as if set forth at length.
34. The occurrence of the aforesaid collision and the resultant injuries to Plaintiff, Cherie
D. Hylton, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence of Defendant, Wayne E. Carey,
generally and more specifically as set forth below:
a. In operating a motor vehicle inattentively;
b. In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe the position of other vehicles on the
roadway;
c. In failing to properly and adequately observe the traffic conditions then and there
existing;
d. In operating the vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the cimumstances;
e. In failing to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control;
f. In failing to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing traffic conditions and
traffic controls;
g. In permitting or allowing the vehicle to strike mad collide with the rear of another
vehicle;
h. In failing to keep a look-out for other vehicles lawfully on the road;
I. In driving in a careless manner, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3714;
j. In failing to operate said vehicle under proper and adequate control in order that he
could avoid striking other vehicles;
k. In failing to operate his vehicle at a speed at which he could stop within the assured
clear distance ahead, in violation of 75 Pa. C. S .A. § 3361;
1. In failing to operate said vehicle in such a manner that would allow him to apply the
brakes and stop before striking other vehicles;
m. In following the vehicle in front of him too closely, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A.
§3310; and
n. In driving his vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons and
property and in a manner with careless disregard to the rights and safety of others in
violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
35. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Cherie D.
Hylton, sustained severe injuries, including, but not limited to, head pain, lower back pain, upper
back pain, neck pain, abdominal pain, chest pain, cervical neck strain, thoracic and lumbosacral
strain, leg pain, decreased sensation, neck stiffness, difficulty sleeping, and diffuse axial spine strain.
36. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Cherie D.
Hylton, has suffered great physical pain, discomfort, and mental anl~ish, and will continue to endure
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the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her great physical, emotional, and financial
detriment and loss.
37. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Cherie D.
Hylton, has suffered lost wages and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss
of earning capacity.
38. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Cherie D.
Hylton, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, to spend money for
medicine and/or medical attention, and will be required to expertd money for the same purposes in
the future, to her great detriment and loss.
39. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant':5 negligence, Plaintiff, Cherie D.
Hylton, has been, and probably will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily duties, to
her great detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment.
40. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Cherie D.
Hylton, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and will continue to endure the same in the future, to
her great detriment and loss.
41. Plaintiff, Cherie D. Hylton, believes and, therefore, avers that her injuries are serious
and permanent in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Cherie D. Hylton, seeks dan~ages fi.om Defendant, Wayne E.
Carey, in an amount in excess of compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County.
COUNT IV - VICARIOUS LIABILITY
CHERIE D. HYLTON v. ZUMSTEIN, INC.
42. Plaintiffs, Sarah Williams and Cherie D. Hylton, herein incorporate paragraphs 1
through 41 of this Complaint as if set forth at length.
43. At all times material to this action, Defendant, Wayne E. Carey, was an agent,
servant, representative and/or employee of Defendant, Zumstein, Inc.
44. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and all of the resultant injuries to
Plaintiff, Cherie D. Hylton, are the direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness, and/or
recklessness of Zumstein, Inc. employee, servant, representative and/or agent Wayne E. Carey.
45. The aforementioned negligent, careless, and/or reckless conduct of Defendant, Wayne
E. Carey, occurred while acting in and upon the business ofDefemdant, Zumstein, Inc., and within
the course and scope of his employment with said Defendant.
46. Defendant, Zumstein, Inc., is vicariously liable for the extensive and personal injuries
suffered by Plaintiff, Cherie D. Hylton, which include, but are no't limited to, head pain, lower back
pain, upper back pain, neck pain, abdominal pain, chest pain, cervical neck strain, thoracic and
lumbosacral strain, leg pain, decreased sensation, neck stiffness, difficulty sleeping, and diffuse axial
spine strain. 47. Defendant is vicariously liable for the great physical, mental, emotional, and
financial losses Plaintiff, Cherie D. Hylton, has suffered and will continue to endure for an indefinite
period of time in the future.
48. Defendant is vicariously liable for the considerable amount of wages Plaintiff, Cherie
D. Hylton, has lost and the future loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity that will be
sustained.
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49. Defendant is vicariously liable for the expenses Plaintiff, Cherie D. Hylton, has been
compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, to spend for medicine and/or medical
attention, and will be required to expend money for the same purposes in the future, to her great
detriment and loss.
50. Defendant is vicariously liable for hindering Plaintiff, Cherie D. Hylton, fi.om
attending to her daily duties, to her great detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment.
51. Defendant is vicariously liable for the great detriment and loss Plaintiff, Cherie D.
Hylton, has suffered and will continue to suffer, from losing life's pleasures.
52. Plaintiff, Cherie D. Hylton, believes and, therefore, avers that her injuries are serious
and permanent in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Cherie D. Hylton Cherie D. Hylton, seeks damages fi.om
Defendant, Zumstein, Inc., in an amount in excess of compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER,, HENNING & ROSENBERG
Jason ~C. Imler, Esq.
I.D. 151o. #87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
We verify that the statements contained in the foregoing document are true and
correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief.
We understand that false statements contained therein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
SARAH WILLIAMS, and
CHERIE D HYLTON,
Plaintiffs
V. :
.
WAYNE E. CAREY and :
ZUMSTEIN, INC. :
Defendants :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-3684 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
On this 10th day of June, 2003, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs'
Complaint was served upon the following by United States Mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
E. Patrick Moores, Esquire
3141 Beaumont Centre Circle
Suite 302
Lexington KY 40591-0765
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
SARAH WILLIAMS and CHERIE D.,
HYLTON,
Plaintiffs
WAYNE E. CAREy and ZUMSTEIN,
INC.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-3684
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Enter the appearance of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO oa behalf of
Defendants in the above matter. Defendants hereby demands a twelve juror jury trial ia the above
captioned action.
Dated: August 19, 2003
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
i.el~Sg;o.B~9F~tll;r, Jr., Esq-uire- ~-
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Del~ndants
.CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christina N. Yost, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSEN'BERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Christina N. Yost
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243~3341
Dated: August 19, 2003
SARAH WILLIAMS, and :
CHERIE D. HYLTON, :
Plaintiffs :
V·
WAYNE E. CAREY ~and :
ZUMSTEIN, INC. :
~efendants :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-3684 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TO: Prothonotary
Please marke
PRAECIPE
the above-captioned action as settled and discontinued.
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
I. D. No. 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: October 31, 20 ~)3