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Home My WebLink About94-06634 .... r- J d ~ . ~ J ,;J ,,~ ~~ Q~ \- ..~ J ~ J JEFFREY D. KAUFFMAN and CHARISE M. KAUFFMAN, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 94- CIVIL TERM SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., and JOHN P. WOMELSDORF, Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT AND NOW, come the plaintiffs, Jeffrey D. and Charise M. Kauffman, by their attorneys, Fowler, Addams, Shughart & Rundle, and make the following complaint: 1. The plaintiffs are Jeffrey D. Kauffman and Charise M. Kauffman, adult individuals residing at 329 Weet Penn street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA 17013. 2. The defendant, Shaffer Trucking, Inc., is a corporation with its offices and principal place of business on Route 11 in New Kingstown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. Defendant John P. Womelsdorf is an adult individual residing at 21 Lake Meade Drive, East Berlin, Adams County, PA 17316. 4. On December B, 1992 at about 7:00 a.m. Plaintiff Jeffrey D. Kauffman was operating his automobile in the right hand lane of eastbound traffic of the Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township about 200 yards east of the intersection with Kevin Road. 5. At said time and place Defendant Womelsdorf was operating a tractor trailer unit owned by Defendant Shaffer Trucking, Inc. bearing Nebraska registration No. 13861 in the left hand lane of eastbound traffic. 6. Defendant Womelsdorf attempted to enter the right hand lane and negligently and carelessly collided with the left rear of the plaintiff's automobile which caused it to go to the left and off the north side of the highway where it collided with a steel pole resulting in the injuries and damages hereinafter set forth. 7. Defendant Womelsdorf was negligent and careless in: A. Attempting to change lanes when said movement could not be made in safety. B. Failing to yield the right of way to the plaintiff's vehicle. C. Failing to observe the plaintiff's vehicle in time to avoid a collision. 8. At all times relevant hereto Defendant Womelsdorf was operating the tractor trailer unit as the agent, servant and employee of Defendant Shaffer Trucking, Inc. COUNT I JEFFREY D. KAUFFMAN v. DEFENDANTS 9. Paragraphs 1-8 are incorporated herein by reference. 10. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of the defendants, the plaintiff sustained two large lacerations of the forehead, a severe laceration and contusion of the left knee and a laceration of the left elbow. 11. The pleintiff has undergone great pain and SUffering, has incurred medical expsnse and loss of earnings, and has been left with a serious permanent disfigurement as a result of his injuries. 12. The plaintiff may have to undergo rsconstructive surgery in the future to attempt to lessen the effects of the scarring. WHEREFORE, the defendant demands damages against the defendants for an amount in excess of $25,000 plus delay damages and costs of suit. COUNT II CHARtS! M. KAUFFMAN v. DEFENDANTS 13. The allegations of Paragraphs 1-12 are incorporated herein by reference. 14. As a result of the injuries to her husband, the plaintiff claims damages for loss of consortium. WHEREFORE, the plaintiff demands judgment against the defendants in an amount in excess of $25,000 plus delay damages and costs of suit. FOWLER, ADDAMS, SHUGHART & RUNDLE By: ~ ~,.' ~ .j~ ':.4--: / - ~~~- W 11 A. Addams 28 South pitt Street P.O. Box 208 carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-8300 Attorneys for Plaintiffs . . VERIFICATION Jeffrey D. Kauffman and Charise M. Kauffman hereby verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the beet of their knowledge, information and belief, and understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S. S4904 relating to unsworn falsifications. ~- ~- /) ~~;- ~./' ..-/ /-- /( " / .;/ 'M. 711i (((/tN--V ?J(. - r:u~ DATE" -, ).:.,.61//"'.... ~ /)~-/r<;:v ~ f'.l l~ ;:: c..1 ..... I ~ '. 1 I I I. , i , i i , i i i RF.rrf~D No~ a II Jl PH '94 .;: ,ill", ,. ADAMS COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe WBll served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first c1Blls mail, postage prepaid, addressed Bll follows: William A. Addams, Esquire FOWLER, ADDAMS, SHUGHART & RUNDLE P.O. Box 208 28 South Pitt Street Carlisle, PA 17013 MARTS~DEARDORFF By George B, Fe, '. TlIn EBllt High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Defendante Dated: December 8, 1994 ~ , i ! :1 .~ ~ .' Respectfully submitted, MARTS ON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO ~JS~ By George 8. Faller, Jr., Esquirt. 1.D. #49813 Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013-3093 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Defendants PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL (Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate) ro 'mE PIVIllOl'Ul'ARY OF ClMBERLAID COUNI'Y Please list the following case. (Check one) (X) for JURY trial at the next term of civil court. for trial without a jury. ----------------------------------------- CAPl'IOO OF CASE (entire caption rrust be stated in full) JEFFREY D. KAUFFMAN and CHARISE M, KAUFFMAN, (check one) ( X) Civil Action - Law Appeal fran Arbitration (other) (Plaintiff) vs. SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. and JOHN P. NOMELSDORF, The trial list will be called on 4/18/95 and l.n r:r> L__ Trials commence on 5/15/95 vs. (Defendant) Pretrials will be held on 4/26/95 (Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.) ,-") (The party listing this case for trial shall provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.) ,) ,..1 ',.... No. 94-6634Civil 1994 Indicate the attomey who will try case for the party who files this praecipe. William A. Addams, for the plaintiffs Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known. George B. Fa ller, Jr., for the defendants This case is ready for trial. Signed. ,;#~# Print Narre. ~ 11 iam A. Addams Date. February 10, 1995 Plaintif fS Attomey for. 'ftDD.n~nNfalXX.~JI.ANI'" \n.6 IIot'iN'l U It'N ........ llijtllJl'UJ1AM ..."'. . , JEFFREY D. KAUFFMAN and CHARISE M. KAUFFMAN. Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 94-6634 CIVIL TERM SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., and JOHN P. WOMELSDORF, Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ~R WITH NEW MATTER OF THE DEFENDANTS TO: JEFFREY D. KAUFFMAN and CHARlSE M. KAUFFMAN, Plaintiffs. and their attorney, WILLIAM A. ADDAMS, ESQUIRE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE ENCLOSED NEW WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAYBE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. AND NOW. comes the Defendants. Shaffer Trucking, Inc. and John P. Womelsdorf, by and through their attorneys. MARTSON, DEARDORFF. WILLIAMS & OTTO. and hereby answers Plaintiffs' Complaint as follows: I. Admitted based on information received. 2-3. Admitted. 4-7. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. ~ 1029. 8. Admitted. COUNT I JEFFREY D. KAUFFMAN v DEFENDANTS 9. The averments of paragraphs I through 8 are hereby incorporated by reference. 10-12. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. ~1029. WHEREFORE. Defendants dcmand judgement in their favor and dismissal of Plaintiffs Complaint with prejudice. COUNT 2 ,"ARISE M KAUFFMAN v DEFENDANTS 13. The avermcnts of pllragraphs I through 12 are hereby incorporated by reference. 14. Denicd pUrS1l811lto Pa. R.C.P ~ 1029. WHEREFORE, Dclendants demand judgement in their luvor and dismissal of PllIintiffs Complaint with prejudice. , , VERIFICATION George B. Faller. Jr., Esquire of the firm of MARTS ON, DEARDORFF. WILLIAMS & OTTO, attorneys for Defendants in the within action, certifies that the statements made in the foregoing Answer with New Maller are true and correct to the best of his knowledge. information and belief. He understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. . . CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby cenifY that a copy of the foregoing Answer was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle. PA. first class mail. postage prepaid. addressed as follows: William A. Addams, Esquire FOWLER, ADDAMS, SHUGHART & RUNDLE P.O. Box 208 28 South Pitt Street Carlisle. PA 17013 MARTSO ,DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO Attorneys for Defendants Dated: March la, 1995 '. :.",,', ,.,1 t:'~. , JiiI" ..1 ...~a.. '01 " ".- ,:~,~ .. ______._____.._.._._________.________M________ -..~w.~~-.J2-.L::#~._~l;.~- 2. '~/ ----- VI.i, . ('. \. 'L"A~/'CC:' '/ .J/.I.<_ t:....e-"~ (". ..~ .::1/ __u. .~,,-...--.,f--.----.r--,...----- (n !he Court 01 Common Plaa of ClIIIWerlaDd CollDlY, PC'DlIS'fh'alli& N'l. ._-_._~~:~~~~~~-_._- Civil, i9...._.__ --------------..------..-.---------------------- ----...----------.----------------------------- _.____......_ _....._ . .. 0_- _. ...___ _..._.._________.._ C _1- {, . 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