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6. Dc6ndInt Acordia il enpaed in the buline.. of aeOina inlurance, includill8 ubeatOl
abatement inaurll'\(e,
7. Penoc:o believes, and therefore aver.. that Defendant Craia WilOtaki il president of
Acordia lnaurance and wu formerly prelident of McDonouah Caperton Insurll'\(e,
8. Penoco believe.. and therefore aver.. that Defendant Craia Wisotlki i. the sole
principal, directina all the busine.. affairs of the Defendant insurll'\(e group.. that Defendant.'
existence and actions are inseparable from each other and that Defendant insurance IJI'OUpl are the
alter eao of Defendant Wisotzki.
9. At all times material hereto, Defendants' actions were synonymoul and the averment.
. herein are equally applicable to both Defendants,
10, On or about June, 1988, Penoco contacted Craia Wisotzki for ubeltO' abatement
insurance coveraae, A meeting took place at Plaintiff's offices concerning such coveraae,
II, At that time, Defendant Wisotzki infonned Penoco that Plaintiff' would not be able to
pi "CIdiIIac insurance" beea'." Plaintiff' had not been in existence for a lona enouah period of time
and Plaintift' had insufficient net worth,
12, Defendant Wisotzki directed Penoco to seek coveraae from another source, Penoco
did so
13, Penoco informed Defendant Wisotzki of the coveraae. it acquired throuah
Commercial Cuualty,
14, Defendant WiSOlzki informed Penoco that the cove,..e it had obtained throuah
Commercial Casualty wa~ "no aood" and only a "pitte o(paper",
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15. On or about 1990, when Penoco had increued its net worth, it qain contacted
Defendant WilOtzki to obtain "Sood in.urance",
16, On or about February, 1990, Defendant WilOtzki visited the Penoco offif;:es apin
concemina asbe.to. abatement insurance coverase,
17, Defendant WilOuki advised Penoco to purchase environmental risk insurance
coveraae (ERIC) because it was considered the "top of the line" and "Cadillac" insurance for the
asbe.tos industry.
18. On Defendant Wisotzki's recommendation, Penoco purchased a policy from ERIC
eft'ective May IS, 1990, until March 24, 1994,
19. Penoco purchased the insurance policy for the express purpose of providing coverage
for losses incurred as a result of the removal of asbestos by chemical means,
20, On October IS, 1992, Cumberland Valley School District instituted a civil action
asainst several defendants, including Penoco. The suit was filed in the Court of Common Pleas.
Cumberland County, PA, Case No. 2189-1992, The suit involved work performed by Penoco which
it commenced in June of 1990,
21, An amended Complaint was filed in this action November 30, 1992,
22, By letter dated November 2S, 1992, ERIC notified Penoco that it was denyin,l
coverap and lepI representation for Penoco in its impending lawsuit against the Cumberland Valley
School District.
23, ERIC ceased payins defense costs on Penoco's beha1fon December 9, 1992.
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24, Consequent1y, Penoc:o wu forced to retain legal representation on its own to defend
the above-referenced suit filed by Cumberland Valley School District,
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25, Plaintiff incorporates by reference the allegations contained in paragraphs I through
24 as thoush set forth at length,
26, In response to Plaintitl's inquiry as to acquiring adequate asbestos abatement
insurance, Defendant Wisotzki represented to Penoco that ERIC insurance would sufficiently meet
Penoco's insurance needs.
27, Plaintilfbelieves and therefore avers that such representations were materially false
as follows:
A, The statements of Defendant Wisotzki materially misrepresented the coverage to
be supplied by ERIC. Defendant Wisotzki materially overstated the coverage in calling it the
"Cadillac" and "top of the line" insurance,
8. Likewise, Defendant Wisotzki mllterially understated the policy's limitations,
28. Plaintiff reasonably and justifiably relied upon the advice of Defendant Wisotzki as to
the nature and extent of the benefits which were due to Penoco under the policy, Defendant
Wisotzki, as 18ent, was aware ofPenoco's reasonable reliance upon its advice and Penoco's lack of
independent representation.
29, Defendant Wisotzki made the representations to Penoco with actual knowledae 01
thei, falsity at the time they were made. or in reckless diuegard 01 their truth offalsity,
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4. SUblequently, plllntlffl claim for detenle and coverage In a 1992 lewlult
filed agalnlt It by the Cumberland County School Diltrict In thll Court wa. ultimately
denied by ERIC.
5. Plaintiff, Penoco, Inc., filed a declaratory judgment action in thl. Court at
No. 94-5933 on or about September 12, 1995 ...king defenee co.tI and coverage
under the policy ISlued by ERIC. The party defendant. in that action are "Environmental
Rllk Inluranee Company, RI.k Retention Group, McDonough Caperton Insurance Group,
now known as Acordla Insuranee."
6. Plaintiff, Penoco, Ine" ha. simultaneously filed this action at No, 94.5932
on or about September 12, 1995, This action is filed against McDonough Caperton
Inlurance Group aJk1a Aeordia Insurance and also naming Craig W1sotzkl, former
President of McDonough Caperton Insurance Group, as a named party defendant
alleging a single count of fraud,
7. Plaintiff's second lawsuit alleging fraud against McDonough Caperton
Insurance Group and Mr. W1sotzki is retaliatory, vengeful and flied for the sole purpoee
of haras.ment, and particularly, against Mr. W1sotzki, As such, this action is vexatious
and may be subject to the penalties of Pennsylvania statutB 42 Pa. C,S,A. S 2503.
I. g'MU~R~R: PA, R. CIV. P. "ULII; 10al(8)(4)
8. Paragraphs 1 through 7 shall be incorporated by referenee as if set forth
in full.
9. At all relevant times subject to plaintiffs Complaint. defendant, Crl.ig
lMIotzki, was acting within the couree and scope of his employment as President of
McDonough Caperton InsuranC41 Group aJk1a Aeordia Insurance,
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10. At no time did defendant, Creig Wlaoakl, eet Indlvlduelly or on hla own
behelf.
11. Plelntlff hea felled to allege thet Mr. Wlaoakl ever eetect Indlvlduelly or on
hla own behelf during the relevent time period.
12. At all re'-vent tlmea, defendent, Craig Wiaotzkl, wea an agent of
McDonough Caperton Inaurence Group alkJa Acordia Insurance.
WHEREFORE. plaintiff'a Compleint against defendant, Craig Wlaotzkl, should be
diemlaaed for failure to atate a cause of aetlon upon which relief may be granted.
II. lHIUFFIC.ENT epeCIFICITY: PA. R. C'V. P. RULE 1028(IIW
13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 shall be incorporated by reference as If set forth
in full.
14. Pennsylvania is a fact pleading jurisdiction, and all facts must be set forth
with specificity In the Complaint. City of PtliladelDhia v. Kane, 63 Pa.Commw, Ct. 643,
438 A.2d 1051 (1962).
15, Plaintiff has failed to plead the necessary facts to support a claim of fraud
against the defendants,
16. Plaintiff has failed to plead with specifiCity that a misrepresentation was
made by defendants.
17, Plaintiff pleads only conclusory allegations about defendants' general
characterizations regarding insurance policies but not any specific misrepresentation,
18, Plaintiff has failed to plead intent by the defendanta that resulted in an
inducement to act.
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19. Plaintiff ha. failed to pleld jUltlfiable reUance on a ml.repreHntatlon.
20. Plaintiff ha. failed to plead It IUltalned damagel al a proximate re.ult of
the reUance.
21. Plaintiff ha. failed to plead factI with necellary Ipeclflclty to IUpport a
claim for fraud.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff's Complaint should be dismissed again.t defendantl for
failure to plead necellary facts to sustain a claim for fraud.
III. fEHP~NCY OF A PRIOR ACTION; PA. R. CIV. fJ, RULE 1021(a)(I.
22. Paragraphs 1 through 21 shall be incorporated by reference as if set forth
In full.
23. Plaintiff, Penoco, Inc., has filed a declaratory judgment action in this Court
at No. 94.5933 Including McDonough Caperton Insurance Group, now known as Acordia
Insurance.
24. Plaintiff's declaratory judgment action at No. 94-5933 was filed
aimultaneously with thla action at No. 94-5932 on or about September 12, 1995.
25. Both lawauita ari18 out of the same transaction or occurrence and both
auitl arlae out of the same set of facts,
WHEREFORE, plaintiff's Complaint should be dismissed due to the pendency of
a prior action.
IV. NON~QINDeR OF A NECeSSARY PARTY: PA. ". CIV. P. RULE j02'CalCJ}
28. Paragrapha 1 through 25 ahall be incorporated by reference aa if let forth
in fuD.
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT
(...t be typewritten and eubnitted in "''Plicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
P1_e liBt the within IIIIItter for the nut ~t 00Urt.
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CAPTION OF CASE
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PENOCO, INC.,
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INSURANCE GROUP a/k/a ACaRDIA
INSURANCE and CRAIG WISOTZKI,
I Defendllnt )
No. 5932
Civil
1994
1. State II1IItter to be argued ILe.. plaintiff's IlDtion for ~ trial. defendant's
denaJner to COIIllaint. etc.):
Defendants' Preliminary Objections
2. Identify oounsel wtv.l will argue case:
(a) for Plaintiff:
Addreea :
James L. Goldsmith. Eequire
Caldwell & Kearna
3631 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1533
Mike Adams, Esquire
Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck
2000 Frick Building
Pittsburgh. PA 15219
J. I v.Ul notify all parties in writing within t"'" days tJlat thUI caae '-
beetl liBted for argunent.
(b) for defendant:
A.lh_e:
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4. ~t Court DIIte:
January 31. 1996
Dated: Dec.mb.r 27. 1995
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licensed insurance brokerage firm in Pennsylvania. Defendant, Environmental Risk Insurance
Company, Risk Retention Group ("ERIC"), is a duly licensed insurance carrier.
On or about June, 1988, Penoco contacted Defendant Wisotzki, the President of McDonough
Caperton, and requested asbestos abatement insurance coverage. A meeting took place at Penoco's
offices concerning this coverage. At that time, Defendant Wisotzki represented to Penoco that
PenocO would not be able to obtain "Cadillac insurance" because Penoco had not been in business
long enough and did not have sufficient net worth. Defendant Wisotzki directed Penoco to seek
lesser insurance which Penoco did through Commercial Ca~ualty. Defendant Wisotzki informed
Penoco that the coverage obtained through Commercial Casualty wa, "no good" and only a "piece
of paper" ,
!n 1990, Pelloco had increased its net worth and contacted Defendant Wisotzki to obtain
"good insurance" In February of 1990, Defendant Wisotzki again visited Penoco's office concerning
asbestos abatement coverage. At this time. Defendant Wisotzki was aware that Penoco was using
chemicals in its abatement process. Defendant Wisotzki advised Penoco to purchase ERIC because
it was considered the "top of the line" and "Cadillac" insurance for the asbestos industry
Pencco relied on Wisotzki's representations and purchased a policy from ERIC, effective May
15,1990, through March 24.1994 Penoco purchased the ERIC policy for the express pUflloses of
providing coverage for losses incurred as a result of the removal of asbestos by chemical means,
On OClober 15. 1992. Cumberland Valley School District instituted a civil action against
several defendants, including Penoco An Amended Complaint was flied by Cumberland Valley
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McDonough Caperton would then be able to seek from Defendant Wisotzki the damages it paid to
Penoco, Defendant's agency argument does not have the support of precedent and should be
disregarded,
Next, Defendant argues that Penoco's fraud count should be dismissed for insufficient
specificity, Avennents of fraud shall be averred with particularity. Pa. RC.P, IOI9(b), The elements
offraud are: (1) a misrepresentation; (2) a fraudulent utterance of it; (3) the maker's intent that the
recipient be induced thereby to act; (4) the recipient'sjustifiable reliance on the misrepresentation;
and (5) damage to the recipient proximately caused by misrepresentation. Sevin v Kelshaw, 417 Pa,
Super, 1,611 A,2d 1232 (1992).
A review of these elements leads to the conclusion that Penoco's fraud count has been
properly pled. Defendant Wisotzki misrepresented the coverage. benefits and limitations of the ERIC
policy, Specific statements are averred in the Complaint. Wisotzki misrepresented that ERIC was
the "top of the line" and "Cadillac" insurance for the asbestos industry. At all relevant times,
Defendant Wisotzki knew that Penoco purchased the insurance policy for the express purpose of
providing coverage for los.,es incurred as the result of removing asbestos with the use of chemicals
At a11 relevant times, Defendant Wisotzki knew that the ERIC policy would nor. provide the
type of coverage required by Penoco. Defendant Wisotzki' s misrepresentations induced Penoco to
purchase the ER1C policy. Penoeo was not independently represented at the time, and Defendant
Wisotzki knew that Therefore. Penoco was justified in relying on the misrepresentations,
In 1992, Cumberland Valley School District named Penoco as a Defendant. On December
9, 1992. ERIC ceased paying d('fense costs based on the alleged applicability of policy exclusions
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pertaining 10 Ihe use of chemicals, Penoco has been damaged because il has been required to tender
its own defense and faces the contingency of a verdicI that may 1101 be covered. AJlthe above
discussion is conlained in Ihe Complaint. The Complaint complelely alerts the Defendants 10
Defendant Wisolzki's conduct for which they must defend, Therefore, Defendant's Preliminary
Objection based on insufficient specificity should be denied.
Next, Defendants argue thaI the Complaint should be dismissed due 10 the pendency of the
declaratory judgment action. However. this Preliminary Objection is not properly before this Court
because Defendant failed to endorse the Preliminary Objections with a notice to plead. Rule 28(c)(2)
states that "[t]he court shall determine promptly all preliminary objections. If an issue off act is
raised, the court shall consider evidence by depositions or otherwise." J.d. As pointed out in the
explanatory note to Rule 1017, preliminary objections raising an issue under Subdivision (a)(I), (~)
or (6) must be endorsed with a notice to plead or no response will be required under Rule 1029(d).
Id See il.u2 Chester Upland School District v YesavBlle, _ Pa. Commw. _' 653 A,2d 1319.
1325 (1994) Defendants' PreliminaryObje(.tions pursuant to Rule 1028 (a)(6) failed to include the
required notice to plead. Therelore, the Preliminary Objections are not properly before this Court,
Finally, Defendant argues that Ihe Complaint should be dismissed lor non-joinder of a
necessary party pursuant to Pa. Rep. 1021(a)(5) Based on the diS(;ussion JlIJIlJ, and due to
Defendant's failure to include a Notice to Plead, Defendant's Preliminary Objections pertaining to
1028(a)(5) are not properly before this Court.
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PENOCO, INC.,
PLAINTIFF
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSVLVANIA
MCDONOUGH CAPERTON
INSURANCE GROUP AlKlA
ACORDIA INSURANCE AND
CRAIG W1S0T2Kl,
DEFENDANTS
94-5932 CiVIL TERM
IlIUORE SHE~LY. p.J. AND BAYLIY..JI.
QBOER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1st day of February, 1996, the preliminary objections of
defendants McDonough Caperton Insurance Group elk/a Acordla Insurance and Craig
W1lOtZki to plaintiffs complaint, ARE DISMISSED.
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Jam.. L. Goldsmith, Esqulra
For Plaintiff
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Mike Adams, Esquire
For McDonough Caperton Insurance Group and
Craig WilOtZki
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
PENOCO, INC., ) CIVIL DIVISION
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Plaintiff, ) No. 94.5932
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.VI. )
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McDONOUGH CAPERTON )
INSURANCE GROUP, and )
CRAIG W1S0TZKI, )
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Defendants. )
AtU$WER ANt) ttEW MA"1ft TO COMPLAINt
COME NOW the defendants, McDONOUGH CAPERTON INSURANCE GROUP
and CRAIG WISOTZKI, by and through their attorneys, Meyer, Darragh, Buckler,
Bebenek & Eck and Donald W. Bebenek, Esquire and Mike Adams, Esquire and file the
within Answer and New Matter to Complaint and aver a. follows:
1. Paragraph 1 is admitted.
2. Paragraph 2 is admitted.
3. Paragraph 3 is admitted,
... Paragraph.. of the plaintiff's Complaint is denied as stated. It is admitted
that the defendant WI,oaki is an employee of Acordia, Inc. and, hence, any allegationl
to the contrary are denied.
5. Paragraph 5 is admitted.
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e. Paragraph e of the plaintlfft Complaint II denied alltated. It I. lpeclflcelly
denied that the defendants "sell Insurance." On the contrary, It is averred that the
defendants are inlurance brokers who arrange connectlonl between inluredl and
inlurance companlel. Hence, said allegations are denied.
7. Paragraph 7 of the plaintiffs Complaint is denied as stated. It Is admitted
that the defendant Wlsotzki was the President of McDonough Caperton Inlurance Group.
subsequently, he was a producer and account repre.ontative for McDonough Caperton,
now known as Acordia, Inc., and any allegations to the contrary are denied.
8. Paragraph 8 of the plaintiffs Complaint is denied as stated. It is spec:lflcelly
denied that defendant Wlsotzki is the sole principal or directed the business affairs of the
defendant McDonough Caperton. On the contrary, It is averred that defendant Wlsotzki
was and currently is an account representative and producer for Acordla, Inc., which is
a separate and distinct corporation. and any allegations to the contrary are denied.
9. Paragraph 9 of the plaintiff's Complaint is denied as stated. Paragraph 9
contains a conclusion of law and the same is denied.
10. Paragraph 10 of the plaintiff's Complaint is denied as stated. It i. admitted
that in June of 1988, there were discussions between Craig IMsotzki and representativel
of Penoco. Inc. for various insurance coverage., including a.besto. abatement
coverage. It is admitted that meetings took place in the piaintiff's office between Craig
VVlsotzki, other representative. of Acordia, Inc, and various represent.tive. of the
plaintiff.
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11. Paragraph 11 of the plaintiffs Complaint is denied as silted. On the
contrary, it Is averrR that the representatives of Acordia, Inc. and the repre..nlltivee
of Penoco were eware and agreed that Penoco could not get the type of insurance it
may have wanted because It had not been In existence for a lufficlent period of time and
did not have Iufflclent history or capital support.
12. Paragraph 12 of the plaintif'" Complaint Is denied as Itated. The
defendant Wlsolzki was advised that Penoco had other sourcel for Inlurance coverage
and It is understood that Penoco did ..ek out and ule the.. lourcel. At that time, the
defendanll did not secure any Insurance for the plaintiff.
13. Paragraph 13 of the plaintiff's Complaint is denied as stated. The
defendant Wllolzki does not have any recollection of being advised that the Insurance
wal obtained through Commercial Casualty,
14. Paragraph 14 of the plaintiff's Complaint is denied as stated. It I.
spaciflcally denied that the defendant Wllolzki would have advised the plaintiff that the
coverage wal no good or only a piece of paper, On the contrary, the defendant Wlsolzki
would have adviled the plaintiff as to the status of the said company and the status of
the said coverage, but he would not have made the comments as set forth In the
Complaint and the laid paragraph Is denied.
15, Paragraph 15 of the plaintiff's Complaint is denied as stated. It i. admitted
that in 1990, the defendant Wlsolzki was contacted with regard to obtaining other
inlurance coverage and dilcuslion. ensued concerning the typa of insurance and the
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Inlurance company that may be aVlnable to place the coverage. Any allegatlonl to the
contrary are denied.
18. Paragraph 18 il admitted.
17. Paragraph 17 ofthe plalntiffl Complaint il denied al stated. It II admitted
that the defendant Wllolzki dilCUlsect Inlurance coverage with the repre.entatlvel of
Penoco and advlled them of the type of coverage available. It il further averred that the
plaintiff made the decision al to the polley to be purchased and any allegatlonl to the
contrary are denied.
18. Paragraph 18 of the plaintiff's Complaint is denied as Itated. On the
contrary, It il averred that Penoco agreed to purchase the policy of insurance from
Environmental Risk Insurance Company ("ERIC"). It Is averred that the original policy
was from May 15, 1990 to May 15, 1991,
19. Paragraph 19 of the plaintiff's Complaint Is denied as Itated. Penoco
purchased a policy of insurance from ERIC and the said policy contained the scope and
breadth of the coverage and any allegations contrary to the contentl of policy are
denied,
20. Paragraph 20 is admitted.
21. Paragraph 21 is admitted,
22. Paragraph 22 is admitted,
23. Paragraph 23 of the plaintiff's Complaint is denied as stated. The
defendantl do not have any information with regard to the laid allegations.
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2... Paragraph 24 of the plaintiff's Complaint Is denied as stated. The
defendants do not have any information with regard to the said allegations.
25. The defendants hereby Incorporate their responses to Paragraphs 1
through 2.. of the plalntlff'll Complaint as though the same were more fully set forth at
length herein.
26. Paragraph 26 of the plaintiff's Complaint Is denied as stated. The
defendant WlsolZkl discussed Insurance coverage with the plaintiff. ERIC issued. policy
of Inaurance describing the coverage and exclusions and the plaintiff reviewed the said
polley. Hence, any allegations to the contrary are denied,
27. Paragraph 28 of the plaintiff's Complaint is denied as stated. It Is
specifically denied that any discussions or representations made by the defendant
WlsolZkl were false or materially false. Further, it Is specifically denied that the
defendant WlsolZkl made any representations with regard to the Insurance coverage
other than what i. set forth in the said policy. It is denied that the defendant WlsolZki
used the terms "Cadillac" or "top of the line" Insurance, The defendant WlsolZki
indicated that ERIC was a viable insurance company and the policy issued by ERIC
speaks for itself. Further, it is specifically denied that the defendant WisolZki made
statements concerning the policy limitations, On the contrary, it is averred that the policy
speaks for itself and any allegations to the contrary are denied,
28, Paragraph 28 of the plaintiff's Complaint is denied as stlilted, The plaintiff
had previously used other insurance agents and was aware of insurance pollelel and
insurance coverage, The plaintiff lpeciflcally reviewed the policy in question in order to
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determine the extent of the coverage Illued by the inluranee company. The defendant
Wllotzkl made no repre..ntationl with regard to the scope of the coverage and any
allegatlonl to the contrary are denied.
29. Paragrlph 29 of the plaintiffs Complaint II denied aa .tated. It il
specifically denied that the defendant Wlaotzki made any repre.entationa with regard to
the terma of the policy. It II specifically denied that the defendant Wlsotzki made any
fal... representations or made any representatlone In reckle.. disregard of their truth or
falsity and any allegations to the contrary are denied,
30. Paragraph 30 of the plalntiffa Complaint Is denied as atlted. It ia
specifically denied that the defendant. are liable to the plaintiff In any manner
whatloever.
31. Paragraph 31 of the plaintiffs Complaint is denied a. atated, It il
specifically denied that the defendants are liable to the plaintiff In any manner
whatsoever.
WHEREFORE, the defendants deny that they are indebted to the plaintiff In any
manner whatsoever.
NEW MAnER
32, The plaintiff had previously negotiated insuranee coverage through other
agents and had reviewed Insurance policies and coverages and, hence, was familiar with
the same.
33, The defendants put the plaintiff in contact with ERIC, who iSlued a policy
and submitted the same to the plaintiff,
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I hereby certify that a true and correct COpy of the within Anawer and New MatII8r
. .....-_ w.. ....... upon thO follOW"'" "'""'" of....... by U.S. FI... C_.....
poltage pr..ald. thll ~ day of February. 1996:
Jamel L. Goldlmlth. Elqulre
Caldwell & Kearnl
3831 N. Front street
Harrllburg, PA 1711()..1533
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