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ASSOCIATIS
ATTOltNIV8 AT LAW
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YO". PINNaYLYANIA 17.01
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BONNIE J. FLYNN and
DOUGLAS D. FLYNN, her husband,
Plaintiffs
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CIVIL ACTION, LAW
GEORGE W. HEFFNER, JR.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take sction within twenty
(20) days after this notice and pleading are served, by entering a written
appesrsnce personally or by attorney snd filing in writing with the Court
your defenses or objections to the claims set forth agsinst you. You are
warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and s
judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for
any money claimed in the pleading 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 Administrstor's Office
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 18013.3387
(717) 240-6200
BONNIE J. FLYNN and
DOUGLAS D. FLYNN, her husband,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GEORGE W. HEFFNER, JR.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AVISO
FRANKEL BARE.
ASSOCIATES
ATTOANIY. AT LAW
14 W.ST KING IInnllT
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USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si usted desea
defenderse de las quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomar
accion dentro de veinte (20) dias a partir de la fecha en que recibio la
demand a y el aviso. Usted debe presentar comparecencia escrita en persona
o por sbogado y presentar en la Corte por escrito sus defensas 0 sus
objeciones s las demandas en su contra.
Se Ie sviss que si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y
la Corte puede decidir en su contra sin mas aviso 0 notificacion por cualquier
dinero reclamado en la demanda 0 por cualquier otra queja 0 compensacion
reclamados por el Demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, 0 propiedades u
otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI
USTED NO TIENE 0 NO CONOCE UN ABOGADO, VAYA 0 LLAME A LA
OFICINA EN LA DIRECCION ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE
PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Court Administrator's Office
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 18013-3387
(717) 240,6200
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Of CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BONNIE J. FLYNN and
DDUGLAS D. FLYNN, her husband,
Plaintiffs
NO.
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GEORGE W. HEFFNER, JR.
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this ~ ,.fd day of September, 1994, come the
Plaintiffs. Bonnie J. Flynn and Douglas D. Flynn. her husband, through and
by their attorneys. Mark David Frankel. Esquire, FRANKEL, BARE &
ASSOCIA TES, snd file the following Complaint:
1.
The Plaintiffs. Bonnie J. Flynn and Douglas D. Flynn, her husband.
(hereinafter called Plaintiffs) are adult citizens of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania currently residing st 261 Smith Rosd, Gettysburg, Adams
County, Pennsylvania.
P'RANKEL BARE.
ASSOCIATES
ATTOlt,.,.EY. AT LAW
I. W."T ICING ST"EET
YO,," P.N,.,.S'LV"'HIA, 17-401
2.
The Defendant. George W. Heffner, Jr., (hereinafter called Defendant)
is an adult citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently residing
at 1017 Ridgeview Drive, Orwigsburg, Schuykill County, Pennsylvanis.
'RAfrr4KE.L BAR! .
ASSOCIATES
AnOANIY5 AT LAW
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3.
The facts and occurrences hereinaftar related took placa on or about
February 21, 1994 at approximataly 12:20 p.m. in or around tha
southbound lane of the section of U.S. Route 15 which lies between Mill
Road and Rider Lsne in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvsnia.
4.
At all times relevant hereto. there was a dense fog and a slight rainfall
slong tha aforementioned section of U.S. Route 15.
5.
At sll times relevant hereto. Plaintiff Bonnie J. Flynn was the driver of
a 1991 Toyota SR5 pickup truck bearing Pennsylvania license plato number
YP80332 owned by Plaintiffs Bonnie J. Flynn snd Douglas D. Flynn, her
husband.
6.
At all times relevant hereto. Defendant George W, Heffner, Jr. was
the driver of a 1991 Dodge Caravan bearing Pennsylvanis license plate
number PXM 377 owned by Defendsnt George W. Heffner, Jr. and Susan
M. Heffner. his wife.
7.
Immediately before the accident which is the cause of this complaint.
Plaintiff Bonnie J. Flynn drove Plaintiffs' vehicle onto the median strip of
U.S. Route 15 to avoid becoming part of a multiple car, "chain reaction"
type accident that had occurred on the rosdway directly in front of the
Plaintiffs.
COUNT I . NEGLIGENCE
BONNIE J. FLYNN vs. GEORGE W. HEFFNER, JR.
8.
Paragraphs one (1) through seven (71 ere incorporated by reference as
if set forth f'Jlly hereunder,
9.
At the aforementioned time, date, and location, Defendant George W.
Heffner, Jr., in a negligent, csreless snd reckless manner, lost control of his
vehicle, causing Defendant's Dodge Carsvan to violently slam into the rear
of Plaintiffs' vehicle.
10.
The accident wss directly and proximately caused by the negligence
snd csrelessness of the Defendant, George W. Heffner, Jr., which consistea,
among other things, of the following:
al opersting defendant's vehicle in a careless, reckless, and
negligent manner;
b) driving too fast for conditions;
c) opersting his motor vehicle without due regard to the rights,
safety, and position of the Plaintiffs' vehicle;
'RANKEL. BARE.
ASSOCIATES
"nORNIYII AT LAW
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failing to have his vehicle under proper control so ss to prevent
the same from colliding into the Plaintiffs' vehicle;
el failing to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles;
fl failing to drive the defendant's vehicle with due regsrd for the
highway and traffic conditions which were existing and of
which he WIlS or should have been aware; and
g) failing to take evasive action in order to svoid impacting the
Plaintiffs' vehicle.
11.
Said accident resulted solely from the carelessness. recklessness. and
negligence of the Defendant, and was in no way the result of sny act or
failure to act on the part of Plaintiff Bonnie J. Flynn.
12.
As a direct and proximste result of the Defendsnt's negligence,
carelessness, and recklessness, Plaintiff Bonnie J. Flynn has suffered, is
suffering. snd in the future will continue to suffer permanent. serious and
severe mental and bodily injuries which include, but are not limited to. the
following:
a) A cervical subluxation complex along with a
hyperflexion/hyperextension injury to her cervicsl spine.
b) Physical pain and suffering;
c) Mental anguish;
dl Discomfort;
el Inconvenience;
"RANKEI- BARE.
A5S0CJAT~S f) Distress;
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h) Embarrassment snd humilistion;
V E ~ I FIe A T ION
I verify that the statements made in this
COf.1PLAINT
are true and correct. I
und6r~tand that false statements herein are made subject to
~n~ltie3 of 18 PA C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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BONNIE J. FLYNN and :
DOUGLAS D. FLYNN, her huaband,:
Plaintiffs :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVA!lIA
va.
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NO. 94 5541 CIVIL TERM
GEORGE W. HEFFNER, JR.,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
KHTRY O~ APPBARANCI
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant George W.
Heffner, Jr. in the above case.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB
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Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire (
I. D. #30102
Attorneys for Defendant
P.O. Box 93
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0093
(717) 238-8187
Date: October 18, 1994
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BONNIE 3. FLYNN and :
DOUGLAS D. FLYNN, her husband,:
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT or COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 94 5541 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - L~W
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
GEORGE W. HEFFNER, JR.,
Defendant
NOTICE
TO: Plaintiffs Bonnie J. Flynn and
Douglas D. Flynn
c/o Mark David Frankel, Esquire
14 West King street
York, PA 17401-1413
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the
enclosed Answer to Complaint with New Matter of Defendant, George
W. Heffner, Jr., within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a
judgment may be entered against you.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB
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BY: ~'~ ,". ~h.a-.~
Kar R. H ldabrand, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #30102
P.O. Box 93
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0093
(717) 238-8187
Date: october~, 1994
BONNIE J. FLYNN and
DOUGLAS D. FLYNN, her husband,:
plaintiffs
IN THE COURT or COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 94 5541 CIVIL TERM
GEORGE W. HEFFNER, JR.,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DII'D1DAIlT' S ANSWSR WITH It" IlATTD
1.
Denied.
It is admitted that Plaintiffs' Complaint
alleges that the Plaintiffs are Bonnie J. Flynn and Douglas D.
Flynn. It is admitted that Plaintiff Douglas D. Flynn resides at
261 smith Road, Gettysburg, Adams county, Pennsylvania. Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averment that the remaining Plaintiff is Bonnie
J. Flynn in that the police accident report in possession of
Defendant indicates that "Bennie" Flynn was involved in the
accident alleged.
2. Admitted.
3.
Denied as stated.
It is admitted that an accident
occurred on February 21, 1994 in or around the southbound lane of
US Route 15 approximately one half mile north of the intersection
of US Route 15 and Mill Road in Upper Allen Township, cumberland
County, Pennsylvania. It is specifically denied that the accident
occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m.
4. It is admitted that at all times relevant to the accident
in question it was raining, the road was wet, and there was a dense
fog along US Route 15 in the immediate area where the accident
occurred.
5. Admitted in part and denied in part. The re.ponse to
paragraph 1 above ie incorporated herein by reterence. It ill
admitted that "Bennie" Flynn was operating a 1991 Toyota SR pickup
bearing Pennsylvania license plate number YP80332. Dtitendant is
without know~edge or information sufficien~ to form a beliet as to
the truth of the remaining averments set forth in paragraph 5 and
the averments are therefore denied.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied. The Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth ot the
averments set forth in paragraph 7 and the averments are therefore
denied. It is admitted that the aforesaid vehicle operated by
"Bennie" Flynn drove onto the median strip of US Route 15 in front
of Defendant.
8. The averments of paragraphs 1-7 hereof are incorporated
herein by reference.
9. Denied. Paragraph 9 states a conclusion of law to which
no answer is required. Furthermore, to the extent that an answer
is deemed necessary the averments of paragraph 9 are specifically
denied and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
10. Denied. The averments of paragraph 10 ara specifically
denied and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
11. Denied. The averments of paragraph 11 are specifically
denied and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
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12. Denied. The averments of paragraph 12 are specifically
denied and proof thereof is demanded at trial. On the contrary,
the occupants of the 1991 Toyota pickup SR5 identified in
plaintiffs' Complaint, after the impact with Defendant'. vehicle,
stated that they were not injured.
13. Denied. The averments of paragraph 13 are specificallY
denied and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
14. The averments of paragraphs 1-13 hereof are incorporated
herein by reference.
15. Denied. The averments of paragraph 15 are specifically
denied and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
16. The averments of paragraph 16 are specifically denied and
proof thereof is demanded at trial.
NEW MATTIR
17. plaintiffs' claim is barred, in whole, or in part, by the
provisions of the pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law.
18. To the extent Plaintiffs have elected the limited tort
option on applicable policies of motor vehicle insurance,
Plaintiffs' claim is barred, in whole, or in part.
19. Plaintiffs have failed to mitigate their damages.
20. Defendant was faced with a sudden emergency which led to
a collision between the Defendant's vehicle and the vehicle
allegedly operated by the Plaintiff, and said collision did not
result from any negligence on the part of Defendant.
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VERIFICATION
I, George W. Heffner, Jr., hereby certify that the facts set
forth in the fore90in9 ADswer with Wew Matter are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and that fal~e
statements herein are made subject to ths penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S.A. 54904 relatin9 to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BONNIE J. FLYNN and
DOUGLAS D. FLYNN, her husband,
Plaintiffs
NO. 945541
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GEORGE W, HEFFNER, JR.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
17. The allegations set forth in Parsgrsph 17 of Defendsnt's New Mstter
constitute a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
18. The allegations put forth in Paragraph 18 of Defendant's New Matter
are denied. To the contrsry, Plaintiffs have elected the full tort option on
their appliceble policies of motor vehicle insurance.
,.RANKEL. BARE.
ASSOCIATES
ATTORNIYS AT LAW
,. waST KINO aYRllT
'fORK ,.&HNSYI.,YANIA 17..01
19. The allegations set forth in Psragrsph 19 of Defendant's New Matter
constitute a conclusion of law to which no response is required. To the
extent that an answer may be deemed necesssry, the allegations sre denied.
On the contrary, the Plaintiffs have tsken every ressonable, appropriate, and
avsilable step in order to mitigate their damsges.
20. The allegations set forth in Paragraph 20 of Defendant's New Mstter
are denied. On the contrary, ssid suddsn emergency snd collision were
directly snd solely caused by the carelessness. recklessness, and negligence
of the Defendsnt.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Donnie J. Flynn and Douglas D.
Flynn her husband
In the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvnaia
No. 94-5541 Civil Term
Notice To Defend and Claim
Rights Complaint
VS
George W. Heffner Jr.
R. THOMAS KLINE, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, that he made diligent search and inquiry for the within named
defendant, to witl George W. Heffner Jr.
but was unable to locate
him
in his
Schuylkill
bailiwick.
He therefore
deputized the sheriff of
County,
Pennsylvania,
Complaint
to serve the within
Notice To Defend and Claim Rights
On
November 17, 1994
. this office was in receipt of
the attached return from
Schuy lkill
County, Pennsylvania.
Sheriff's CostSI
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Schuylkill County
So answers I
Sworn and subscribed to
14.00
5.00
2.00
21. 50
$ 42.50
before me
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