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Veter~ns of Foreign Wurs Home
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:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:CIVIL ACTION. LAW
VIRGINIA B. HARBOLD and
KENNETH E. HARBOLD,
her husband,
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:JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
FOX.EICHELBERGER POST NO.
7415 VETERANS OF FOREIGN
WARS HOME ASSOCIATION,
Defendant
:NO. 1311. C of 1995
NOTICE
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 objections to the claims set forth against
you, You are warned that If you fall 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 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.
Cumberland County Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone (717) 240-6200
HANDLER AND WIENER
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W. Scott H nnlng,
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319 Market Str et
P,O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, PA 17 08
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Attorney for Plaintiffs
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VIRGINIA B. HARBOLD and KENNETH
E. HARBOLD, ber busband,
Plaintiffs
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vs.
POX-EICHELBERGER POST NO. 7415
VETERANS OF POREIGN WARS HOME
ASSOCIATION,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiffs, by and through their attorneys,
Handler and Wiener, and make the within Complaint against the
Defendant as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Virginia B. Harbold, is an adult individual
residing at 4425 North Second Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Plaintiff, Kenneth E. Harbold, is an adult individual
residing with his wife, Virginia B. Harbold at their residence
located at 4425 North Second street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant, FOX-EiChelberger Post No. 7415 Veterans of
Foreign Wars Home Association is a Pennsylvania Non-Profit
Corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with its principal place of business
at 109 Third street, New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
4. At all times material to this action, Defendant, Fox-
Eichelberger Post No. 7415, veterans of Foreign Wars Home
Association (hereinafter "Fox-VFW"), was the legal title owner of
the premises located at 109 Third strset, New Cumberland,
Cumberland county, pennsylvania, hereinafter "premises" and was in
exclusive possession, management, and control of the premises.
5. On or about April 24, 1994, and at all times material to
this action, plaintiffs, virginia B. Harbold and Kenneth E.
Harbold, her husband, were invitees on the premises owned by the
Defendant.
6. On the aforesaid date, at approximatelY 4:00 P.M.,
plaintiff, virginia B. Harbold, was leaving the premises with her
husband, when she asked another patron for directions to the
restroom. said patron directed Mrs. Harbold to the restroom inside
the bar/lounge area.
7. plaintiff, Virginia B. Harbold, located the restroom. As
she attempted to enter the restroom and turn on the light, she was
suddenly and without warning caused to trip and tumble forward on
a step between the main floor area and the'floor of the restroom,
coming to land forcefully and violently on her right side on the
restroom floor, resulting in injuries to her skull, right wrist,
ankle and leg.
s. At all times material to this action, Plaintiff was
wearing low-heeled shoes, and proceeding at a normal pace.
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COUNT I
VIRGINIA B. HARBOLD VB. FOX-EICHELBERGER POST NO. 7415
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HOME ASSOCIATION
9. Plaintiff, Virginia B. Harold, incorporates herein by
reference the allegations and averments of paragraphs 1 through 8
inclusive above as fully as if the same were herein set forth at
length.
10. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Virginia B.
Harbold, believes and therefore avers that the Defendant was in
possession and control and/or management of the premises and was
solely responsible for maintaining its safe condition, including
the restroom entrance in the bar/lounge area.
11. The aforesaid occurrence and resulting injuries suffered
by Plaintiff, virginia B. Harbold, were caused directly and
proximately by the negligence of the Defendant, Fox-VFW, generally,
and more specifically as set forth below:
a. In failing to provide adequate lighting in the
bar/lounge
area
and
restroom entrance
so
that it's patrons, including the female Plaintiff,
could move about inside confidently and safely;
b. In failing to provide a safe entrance into the room
such that its floor area would be flush with the
floor area of the bar/lounge area;
c. In failing to provide warning signs or markin?s on
the restroom door so as to warn the female
Plaintiff and/or provide her with notice of a
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dangerous condition existing on said premises;
d. In allowing the approximate seven-inch step riser
to remain concealed from view when the Defendant
knew or should have known that customers, including
the female Plaintiff, using the restroom would fail
to notice it and protect themselves from harm;
e. In failing to warn Plaintiff that the hidden
approximately seven- inch step at the entrance to
the restroom was a dangerous condition;
f. In failing to inspect the entrance to the room in
the bar/lounge area for the dangerous condition
existing thereon;
g. In failing to discover the dangerous condition
existing in the entranceway to the rest room;
h. In failing to take affirmative measures to mark the
step so that it was obvious to all patrons entering
the restroom of the existence of the step; and,
1. In failing to install a lights witch outside the
restroom so that its patrons, including the female
plaintiff, could turn the light on before entering
so as to observe the step down into the restroom.
12. As a direct result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Plaintiff, Virginia B. Harbold, has sustained severe injuries,
including but not limited to a hairline skull fracture, right wrist
fracture requiring two surgeries, sprained right ankle and multiple
leg contusions.
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13. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Plaintiff, virginia B. Harbold, has undergone great physical pain,
discomfort and mental anguish and she will continue to endure the
same for an indefinite period of time in the future to her great
detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially.
14. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Plaintiff, virginia B. Harbold, has been and probably will in the
future be hindered from attending to her daily duties to her great
detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment.
15. As a result of the Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff,
virginia B. Harbold, has incurred lost income.
16. As a result of the Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff,
virginia B. Harbold, has and probably will in the future suffer a
loss of life's pleasures, and a claim is made therefore.
17. As a result of the Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff,
virginia B. Harbold, has been compelled., in order to affect a cure
for the aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for
medicine and medical attention, and will be required to expend
large sums of money for medicine and medical attention and she
probably will continue to incur medical expenses in the future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, virginia B. Harbold, claims of the
Defendant, Fox-Eichelberger Post No. 7415 Veterans of Foreign Wars
Home Association, damages in an amount in excess of Twenty Thousand
($20,000.00) Dollars, which exceeds the jurisdictional amount
requiring compulsory arbitration.
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~ENNETH E. HARBOLD vs. FOX-EICHELBERGER POST NO. 7415
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HOME ASSOCIATION
1S. Plaintiff, Kenneth E. Harbold, incorporates by reference
paragraphs 1 through 17 above as fully as if the same were herein
set forth at length.
19. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Plaintiff, Kenneth E. Harbold, has suffered the loss of the
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consortium of his wife, Virginia B. Harbold, her society and
comfort, and will continue to suffer similar loss in the future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Kenneth E. Harbold, claims damages from
the Defendant, Fox-Eichelberger Post No. 7415 Veterans of Foreign
Wars Home Association, in an amount in excess of Twenty Thousand
($20,000.00) DOllars, which exceeds the jurisdictional amount
requiring compulsory arbitration.
HANDLER , WIENER
Date: June 1, 1995
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VERIFICATION
I, ~ennetb E. Harbold, hereby verify that the statements made
in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information, and belief.
I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 1S Pa. C. S.
section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: \fh.~s
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~ennetb E. Harbold
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VERIFICATION
I, virginia B. Harbold, hereby verify that the statements made
in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 1S Pa. C. S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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VIRGINIA B. HARBOLD and
KENNETH E. HARBOLD,
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FOX.EICHELBERGER POST NO.
7415 VETERANS OF FOREIGN
WARS HOME ASSOCIATION,
Defendant
NO. 1311. C of 1995
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this 1 st day of June, 1995, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of
Plaintiffs' Complaint with Notice to Defend was served upon the following by
depositing In U.S. Mall;
Joseph C. Phillips, Esquire
PETERS & WASILEFSKI
2931 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
HANDLER AND WIENER
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KENNETH E. HARBOLD, her husband,: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Plaintiffs
No.: 95-1311 Civil Term
v.
FOX-EICHELBERGER POST NO. 7415
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HOME
ASSOCIATION,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Plaintiff and her counsel,
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
P . O. Box 11 77
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1177
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the
enclosed Answer with New Matter, within twenty (20) days or a
judgment may be entered against you.
PETERS & WASILEFSKI
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Attorney 10 # 6409
2931 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 23S-7555
DATE: q~ I J) /9?5
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VIRGINIA HARBOLD and
KENNETH E. HARBOLD, her husband, :
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
No.: 95-1311 Civil Term
v.
FOX-EICHELBERGER POST NO. 7415
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HOME
ASSOCIATION,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes Defendant, by and through its attorneys,
Peters & Wasilefski, and avers the following in answer to
Plaintiffs' Complaint:
1.
Denied.
After reasonable investigation answering
Defendant is without knowledge or information to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph 1 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are therefore deemed denied and
if material, strict proof thereof is demanded.
2.
Denied.
After reasonable investigation answering
Defendant is without knowledge or information to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph 2 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are therefore deemed denied and
if material, strict proof thereof is demanded.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is denied
that Fox Eichelberger Post No. 7415 Home Association was the legal
title owner of the premises located at 109 Third Street. To the
contrary, the aforesaid premises is owned by VFW Fox Eichelberger
Post 7415. It is admitted that Fox Eichelberger Post No. 7415,
Veterans of Foreign Wars Home Association possessed, managed, and
controlled the premises.
5. Denied pursuant to Pa, R.C.P. 1029(e).
6. Denied pursuant to Pa, R.C.P. 1029(e).
7. Denied pursuant to Pa, R.C.P. 1029(e).
S. Denied pursuant to Pa, R.C.P. 1029(e).
COUNT I
VIRGINIA HARBOLD v. FOX EICHELBERGER POST NO. 7415
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HOME ASSOCIATION
9. Defendant incorporates by reference paragraphs 1
through 8 of its Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint as if set forth at
length.
10. Admitted.
11. (a) - (i) Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
12. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. I029(e).
13. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
14. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
15. Denied pursuant to Pa, R.C.P. 1029(e).
16. Denied pursuant to Pa, R.C.P. 1029(e).
17. Denied pursuant to Pa, R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in its favor and
against Plaintiff.
COUNT II
KENNETH E. HARBOLD v. FOX EICHELBERGER POST NO. 7415
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HOME ASSOCIATION
18. Defendant incorporates by reference paragraphs 1
through 17 of its answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint as if set forth
at length.
19. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands jUdgment in its favor and
against Plaintiff.
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20. Plaintiff, Virginia B. Harbold, was contributorily
negligent in each of the following respects:
(a) In failing to maintain a proper lookout;
(b) In failing to be attentive;
(c) In failing to heed the warnings posted by Defendant that
there was a step down to enter the restroom;
(d) In failing to observe the step down which was clearly
visible;
(e) In failing to use care and caution in entering the
restroom; and
(f) In failing to use due care and caution for her own
safety.
21. plaintiff's contributory negligence was the
proximate cause of Plaintiff's injuries and damages.
22. Plaintiff's claim against Defendant is barred by the
contributory negligence of Virginia B. Harold. In the alternative,
any damages to which Plaintiffs may be entitled must be reduced in
accordance with the Comparative Negligence Act.
PETERS & WASILEFSKI
BY:
JO C. PS, ESQUIRE
Attorney 10 36409
2931 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 23S-7555
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Counsel for Defendant
VERIFICATION
I hereby affirm that the following facts are correct:
I am a representative of Defendant in the foregoing
action, the attached Answer with New Matter is based upon
information which has been furnished to counsel and information
which has been gathered by counsel in the preparation of the
defense of this lawsuit. The language of the Answer is that of
counsel and not of me. I have read the Answer and to the extent
that the same is based upon information which I have given to
counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. To the extent that the content of the
Answer is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making
this Verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth
in the aforesaid Answer is made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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DATE:
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CERTIFcATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER on all parties of interest by
placing the same in the United states mail, first-class postate
pre-paid, at Harrisburg, Pennnsylvania on this -LL day Of~,
1995, and addressed as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
P . O. Box 11 77
Harrisburg, PA 1710S-1177
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-1311 CIVIL TERM
VIRGINIA HARBOLD and KENNETH
E. HARBOLD, her husband,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FOX.EICHELBERGER POST NO. 7415
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
HOME ASSOCIATION,
PLAINTIFFS' ANSWER TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes the Plaintiffs, by and through their attorneys, Handler and
Wiener, replies to the Defendant's allegations of New Matter as follows:
20. Denied. It Is expressly denied that Virginia B. Harbold was contributorily
negligent In any of the manners In which the Defendant asserts In Paragraphs (a)
through (f), and proof to the contrary Is demanded at the trial In this matter.
21. Denied. The allegation set forth In Paragraph 21 Is a conclusion of law
to which no responsive pleading Is required, however, to the extent that the
Honorable Court deems a response necessary, the Plaintiff denies that she was
contributorily negligent and she further denies that any contributory negligence that
may be found to be attributable to her was the proximate cause of her InJurIes, and
proof to the contrary Is demanded at the trial In this matter.
22. Denied. The allegation set forth In Paragraph 22 Is a conclusion of law
to which no responsive pleading Is necessary, however, to the extent that the
Honorable Court deems a response necessary, the Plelntlff denies that her claim Is
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barred In whole or In part by any contributory negligence on her part, and proof to the
contrary Is demanded at the trial In this matter.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand Judgment against the Defendant for the relief
set forth In their Complaint.
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HANDLER ANDWIE
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Harrisburg PA 17108
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PURSUANT TO PA R.C.P. NO. 1024 leI
W. SCOTT HENNING, ESQUIRE, states that he Is the attorney for the party
filing the foregoing document; that he makes this affidavit as an attorney, because the
party he represents lacks sufficient knowledge or Information upon which to make a
verification and/or because he has greater person31 knowledge of the Information and
belief than that of the party for whom he makes this affidavit; and that he has
sufficient knowledge or Information and belief, based upon his Investigation of the
matters averred or denied In the foregoing document; and that this statement Is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn, falsification to
authorities.
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VIRGINIA HARBOLD and KENNETH
E. HARBOLD, her husband,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95.1311 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
FOX.EICHELBERGER POST NO. 7416
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
HOME ASSOCIATION,
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On this .l!:!!- 'lay of
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
9?'( ~ _, 1995, I hereby certify that a true and
correct copy of Plaintiffs' Reply to New M er of Defendant was served upon the following
by depositing same In the United States Mallin Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
Joseph C. Phl,lllps. Esquire
PETERS & WASILEFSKI
2931 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date: I-if-ij
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VIRGINIA B. HARBOLD and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
KENNETH E. HARBOLD, her husband.: CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. No. 96.1311 CIVIL TERM
FOX.EICHELBERGER POST NO. 7415 : CIVIL ACTION. LAW
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
HOME ASSOCIATION. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
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