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DUANI I. MYIRS AND BRENDA MYERS,
Pldntifh
IN THI COURT OF COMMON PLBAS
CUMBIRLAND COUNTY, PINNA.
v.
NO. 95-2408
DIANI PERISII, ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING
~ HBATING, INC., AND ERNEST F.
ZIMMIRMAN AND KILLY T. ZIMMERMAN
INDIVIDUALLY AND AS OWNERS AND
OPERATORS OF ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING
~ HBATING, INC.,
nehndent.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RULE 1312-1, The Petition fOl' Appointment of Al-bitrators shall be
substantially in the following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO TilE 1I0NORABLE, TilE JUDGES OF SAID COURT,
Htephon Ii. (lodllldlg, EHqlli ro ,counsel for the plaintiffl
defendant in the above action (or actions), respectfully represents
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1, The above'captioned action (or actions) is (are) at
ioslle.
2, The claim of the plaintiff in the action ie $
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is
The following attonleye are interested in the case (s) as counselor
are otherwise disqualified to eit as arbitrators I
Richard II. lIatoman, ,Ir. , /':1i1llllrn, ,IllllOH L. lloldHmith, Eliqllire
WHEREFORE, your pet! li onel praye your 1I0norable COU1-t to appoint
three (3) arbitrators to whom the CdBB shall be submitted,
hespecttull~' submitted,
THOMAS. THOMAS . HArIa
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, VU J V J , 19~, in consideration of
the foregoing petition, M ctnv9.j w,'/I,'I"\,-rIS . Esq.,
f~# MoolCt.... , Esq., and .JMN/E.L~JdJ..L.(,
Esq" are appointed arbitrators in the above-captioned action (or
actions) as prayed for,
By the Cuurt,
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DUANE E, MYERS and
BRENDA MYERS, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
: IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIANE PBRBSIB, ZIMMERMAN,
PLUMBING & HEARING, INC,. and
ERNEST F, ZIMMERMAN and KELLY
T. ZIMMERMAN, Individually and
owncrs and operators of ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & HEATING, INC,.
Defcndants
No, 95-2408 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITII NEW MA TT":R
1.28. Pursuant to Pa. R,C,P. 1029(e) Defendant Peresic gcncrally dcnles all avennents
of Plaintiffs I Complailll with the cxccption of the following avennents which are specifically
denied,
7, Admitted that Defcndant Peresle wa~ the owncr. proprietor and landlord of the said
premises, It Is denied that at the time of the Injury set forth In Plaintiffs' Complaint that she
controlled said premises, To the contrary, Plaintiff was in IloSscsslon of the subject premises and
controlled the same at and prior to any alleged defects or dangcrous conditions coming into being,
8, Admitted In part. It is denied that said Defcndant posscsscd and contmlled the said
items for the reason set forth Inthc preceding answcr.
15. Dcnlcd that answcrlng Dcfcndant opcrated. maintained and contmlled the said
premiscs on the date Cllmplaincd of inasmuch llS Plaintiffs Illlssessed the said pn1llCrty pnrsnant
10lll..c.lISC Agreemcnt. It is fnrthcr denlcd thlltllnswcring Defcndant llwned, opcratcd, maintained
or contmlled the premises thmugh IIny IIgenls, Allulher IIvcnnents of I'lIrngrnph I S lire denied
genernlly pursullnt to I'll. R.C,P, 1029,
16. Denied tllllt IInswer Defendllnl IIcted thmugh IIny agent lit IIny time relevllnt to
1'llIlnllffs' Complaint.
Alluther IIvennents uf Parngrnph 16 are genernlly pursuanttol'a, R,C,I', 1029,
NI~W MA li'ER
29, At 1111 times relevant to the Incidents referenced Inl'lalntlf'fs' Cumplalnt, l'lalntlffs
possessed the subject real premises having entered upun it pursuant to Lease Agreemenl cKecutcd
July 27, 1992,
30, To the eKtenl that Plaintiffs suffered injury as a result of any dangemus l'IIndltlon
upon the subject premises, which allegation Is denied, said comlition came Into cdstcnce after
Plaintiffs had taken possession of the subject premises,
31, At all limes relevant hereto, answering Defendanl eKen'ised reasonable care tll
IlCrfonn any repairs required uf her pursuant 10 the Lease Allreen'ent.
32, At all times relevant herelu. answering Defendanll'auSCtI repairs to be lIIade to the
subject pmperty when the need fur repair was known or knowllble by answering Defendant In the
eKerclse of reasonable care,
33, Answering Defendanl, having eKen'lscd reasllnohlc cal'C, was unaware uf In)'
condition. whether natural or IIl1lficial. whkh Invulved unreasunahlc rhk of physical hann tt!
PllIlntlffs or uthers un the suhjCt'1 premlscs,
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34, PlailllllTs were aware of the conditions which allegedly led 10 Injuries sustllined by
Plaintiff Duaue B, Myers,
35, Plaintiffs failed 10 report tOllnyone the conditions complained of though they posed
unreasonable risk of physical hann to them,
36, 1'laintllT Duane E, Myers failed to exercise reasonable care fill' his uwn pllltectlun
and as a resull walked over an area which he knew to be in a state of disrepair and which posed
an unreasonable risk of injury,
37, At all times relevant hereto answering dcfendanl exercised reasonable care in an
effurt to discuver condilions involving risk of physical hann lu persuns possessing the subject
premises,
3K, At nu time relevanl hereto did Plaintiffs submit any requcsts. wriucn or oral, fur
repairs lulhe subject premises.
39, Plaintiffs IUlve filedlhe Instant actlun In bad faith, on fraudulent pretcnses and for
the pUI'JKISC of causing vcxatlun and financial hannlll defendants,
40, Plaintiff Duane B, Myers was comparatively negligent.
41. Plaintiff Duane B. Myers assumcd Ihe risk of his Injury,
NllW..MAITUlU!llRS l.iA.Nr.:m.l'.L R. C .1'. 22521d\
In the evclll l'lalntllls are found to have sustaincd injuries and damagcs, Dcfendanls
Zlnunennan I'lumhing & lIellting, Ine, alllllllll1lesl II, Zlnllnennanllud Kelly T. Zimmennan are
alllne liahle tll I'laintifh, liable liver and/or 111r\~:tly to Dcfendantl'eresie. or jointly or severely
lIahle tlllhe I'laintllf lor reasons averred In l'laintil'h Complaint.
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WHEREFORE, Defcndants Zimmcnnan Plnlllbing & Hcnllng, Inc.. Emcst F, ZillllllCnllall
and Kclly T, Zimmcnnan are alonc Iiablc to Plaintiffs, liablc ovcr and/or direclly to Dcfcndanl
Pcresic. or jointly or scvcrely liable to Plaintiffs,
Rcspectfully submitted,
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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3631 North Front Strect
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-7661
Dale: July IR, 1995
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DUANE E, MYERS IInd
BRENDA MYERS, hushand IIIIlI wife,
Plaintiffs
: IN niE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN,
PLUMBING & HEARING. INC" IInd No, 95-24011 CIVIL TERM
ERNEST (1, ZIMMERMAN IInd KELLY
T, ZIMMERMAN. Individlllllly IInd JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
owners IInd opemtors uf ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & HEATING, INC,.
Defendanls
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NOTICE
TO: Zhllmennan Plumhing & Heuling, Inc. IInd
Emest F. Zhllmennan and Kelly J, Zlmmennan
Stephen E, GOOllldig, Esquire
11lOmas, Thomas & Hafer
)05 Nonh Fmnt Street. 1',0, Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108,0999
YOU ARB HEREBY NOTIFIED. thatlh~ New Maller set forth herein contains avennents
allainst you 10 which you are required to reslxmd withintwenly (20) days after selVice thereof.
Pallure hy you to do so may wustitllte IIn admission.
CALDWELL & KEARNS
I)lItOO: July 1M, 199'1
3631 Nll11h (lmnl Street
lIanhhulll. I'A 17110
(717) 212 7MI
DUANB B. MYERS and
BRENDA MYERS, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
: IN TIlB COURT OF COMMON PLBAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D1ANB PBRBSIB, ZIMMERMAN,
PLUMBING & HBARlNG, INC., and No. 95-2408 CIVIL TERM
ERNEST F. ZIMMERMAN and KELLY
T. ZIMMERMAN, Individually and JURY TRIAL DEMANDBD
owners and operalors of ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & HBATING, INC.,
Defendants
REPLY OF DEI,'ENDANT PERR~(E TO 22.52fd) NEW MAlTER
ASSERTF.n BY DEFENDANT ZIMMF.RMAN
37, No answer required.
38. Pnragraph 38 of Defendanl Zlmmennan's New Maller docs nol slale allegalions 0
fuel and no responsive answer need be made.
39. TIle avennenls of Paragl1lph 39 are conclusions of law to which no answer need be
made, Answering Defendanl denies Ihal she was negligent for Ihe reasons sel forth In her Answer
Wllh New Maller filed 10 Plaillllff's Complaint.
40, No lInswer rcquirctl. PlIragmllh 40 of Defendant Zhnlllennan's New Maller
directed 10 Defendant Peresie fails 10 set forth allegallons of material fael and no answer Is
required. Said pamgmph sets forth conclusions of law 10 which no answer need he made,
Respeclfully suhll1llled,
CALDWELL & KEARNS
By:
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ames L. Gol lilh, Esquire
Allomey I. D #2111 S
Allomey for Defendant,
Diane Peresle
3631 North Fronl Streel
Uanisburg, PA 11110
(111) 232-1661
Date: July 18, 199.'1
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CERTIFlCATI<~ OF SERVICE
AND NOW, Ihis 18th day of July, 1995, I hereby certify that I have seNed the foregoing
ANSWER WInl NEW MAlTER on Ihe following by depositing a lrue and correcl copy of same
In Ihe Untied States mails, postage prepaid, addressed 10:
Rlchanl B, Bateman, Jr" Esquire
Mychak, Geckle & Welker
II th Floor
2JO Suuth Bruad Slreet
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Stephen B. Gedllldlg, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
JUS North Front Street
P.O, Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 171011
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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LAW OFFICES
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Stephen E. Geduldig, Esquire
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James L, Goldsmith, Esquire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1533
RE, Myers v, Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc" et al
Cumberland Co, C.P, No. 95-2408 Civil
Gentlemen,
Enclosed please find a letter from Dr, Jacqueline Evans,
obstetrician, stating that Brenda Myers is unable to attend the
arbitration hearing which is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20,
1996 at 10,00 a,m. in the Second Floor lIearing "nom of the
cumberland County Old Courthouse, Carlisle, PA regarding the above'
referenced matter. As you are aware, Brenda Myers is a plaintiff
and an indisFer.eable \'.'1::1es9, and 81nce slip if; e'l'l flllt IY
experiencing a high ris" pregnancy, her doctor teels that tllp
scheduled proceedings would create a dangerolls amount: of st:less on
her which should be avoided, Therefore, I would be grateful if YOll
would be kind enough to agree to a continuance of thia matte! until
February of 1997,
Your prompt attention and anticipated C[)Or"'H ,)t iun wIll be
greatly appreciated,
IIECEIVlO
NOV 'H 199~
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Clrlille, PA 1701)
REI Myerll v. Zimmerman Plumbing & HeaL~II\?, rne" <!L 011
Cumberland CO. C,P. No, 95-240e Civi~
November 15/ 1996
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As you are aware, the undersigned is respectfully requestIng
an emergency continuance of the above-referenced msttet, SInce r
have just recently been informed that Mrs. Brenda Myers, a party
and indispensable witne.. in thil matter, ill current ly experiellC'ing
I high risk pregnancy, On Thursday, November 14/ 1996 a letter was
fixed to l1\e from her obstetrician stating that ahe should lIot be
expo'ld to any stress, lInd therefore, they felt she should not be
compelled to attend the above-referenced hearing,
1 am currently awaiting the consent of a:l counst<l fol' tl:18
continuance, however, .ince the arbitrlltion Le ech~duled for
Waclnalday, November 20, 1996, I am hereby requeeUng that tl:IS
matter be continuecl until late February or ear;,y March ,A ~ 997,
Your kind attention has been greatly appreciated and r
patiently await your reBpon8e.
Respectfully yours,
MYCHAl</ GRCKLE, WELKER l. THIROWAY, 1',("
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Harrisburg, PA 17108
James L. Goldsmith, Esquire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1533
REI Myers v, Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc" et al
Cumberland Co, C.P. No. 95-2408 Civil
Gentlemen:
This letter will confirm our conversation wherein the
arbitration in the above-referenced matter can be rescheduled or
continued from October 2, 1996 at 2130 p,m. to Wednesday, November
20, 1996 at 10 I 00 a, m, in the Second Floor Hearing Room of the
cumber] and County Old Courthouse, Carlisle, PA,
Your kind attention and cooperation has been greatly
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cc' Thomall ,J, Williams, Esquire Chairman
Seun Muore, &;I.lqui re
Dan Sodus, ES'lui2e
CO'lIl1d l.ili t olllH 'u llt t it."l
('olllt A<tmlniutlillnr'u ()Ill<'f~
DUANE E, MYERS AND
BRENDA MYERS
PluintifTs
IN 'I'HE COUR,}' Ol~ COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUN'l'Y, PENNSYLVANIA.
'1'0: Richard B, Batemun, Jr., Esquire
230 South Broad Street, lIth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Stephen E. Geduldlg, Esquire
305 N, I<'ront Street
Hamsburg, PA 17101
NO, 115.2408
v,
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & HEA'I'ING, INC., AND
ERNEST F, ZIMMERMAN AND KELLY:
T. ZIMMERMAN INDIVIDUALLY AND
AS OWNERS AND OPERATOHS 01<'
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING &
HEATING, INC,
DefendunlB
Counsel for the PlaintllT
James L, Goldsmith, Esquire
3631 N, Front Street
Hamshurg, PA 17110
Counsel for the Defendlmts
NOTICE 01<' HEAIUNG
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED thntthe undersigned urhltrators appointed by the
Court in the nbove captioned matter will meet for the purpose of their uppointment on
Wednesday, October 2, 1996 beginning Ilt 2:00 p,m, in the fourth floor heurlng room of the
New Cumberland County Courthouse, Cllrlisle, Pennsylvaniu, ut which time and plnce you
may appear and be heard, together with your witnesses and counsel, if you so desire,
If any attorney hilS un objection or conflict with this dnte, thut attorney shal1l\Jlsume
responsibility to reschedule this heming ut u time suitnhle to 1111 nttomeys,
(i ~ .
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'I'holllus ,/. WilliulIIS, 1~8lJuire . Chninnnn
Scott Moon', Esquin!
Dnniel HlIllu8, ESlJuin!
Ilute: ,July 17, Willi
IT: Comlllissilllwr's Offlco
Cumberlllnd County CIIUrthIlIlKI!
ClIl'li810. I'A 1701:1
DUANE E, MYERS and
BRENDA MYERS,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO, 9S-240B
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs
v.
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & HEATING, INC., and
ERNEST F, ZIMMERMAN and KELLY
T, ZIMMERMAN, Individually and
as owners and operators of
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEATING,
INC.,
Defendants
STIPULATION
It Is hereby STIPULATED and AGREED, by and between the counsel Indicated below,
as authorized by their respective clients, that subparagraphs 161kl and 17(dl of Plaintiffs'
complaint are deleted, that the ad damnum clause should state the Jurisdictional amount
of $35,000.00, and that, therefore, Plaintiffs need not file an Amended complaint.
Accordingly, Defendants and the Court shall treat Plaintiffs' complaint as having been
originally flied without subparagraphs 16lkl and 171dl, and with the revised ad damnum
clause as noted above.
MYCHAK, GECKLE & WELKER, P.C.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
By
stephen E, Geduldlg, Esquire
305 N. Front street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorneys for Defendants,
Zimmerman PlUmbing & Heating, Inc"
Ernest F. Zimmerman and Kelly T,
Zimmerman, Individually and as owners
and operators of Zimmerman Plumbing
& HeatIJj;,nc,
Dated(f"7/ ,1995
Dated:)- .1. t, ,1995
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DUANE E. MYERS and
BRENDA MYERS, hUlband and wlff.
PlalnlllTl
: IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERI,AND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVil, ACTION - I,A W
v.
: NO. 95-1408 CIVIL TERM
DIANE PERESIE. ZIMMERMAN.
PLUMBING & IIEATING. INC.. and : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ERNEST .... ZIMMERMAN and KELLY
T. ZIMMERMAN. Individually and a.
ownrn and oprralon of ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & IIEATlNG. INC.,
Drfrndantl
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTBONOTARY
Please enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant. Diane Peresie, only, In lhe
above-captioned matter,
Respectfully submiued,
C.~LI)WELL & l'EAIlNS
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James 0 Nealon. III, Esquire
Atty ID #46457
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg. I' A 17110
(717) 232-766\
Attorney for Defendant. Diane Persie
Dated May 22, 1995
CER1....'ICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 22nd day of May, 1995, I hereby certify that I have seNed the foregoing
Entry of Appearance on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same In the United
States mails, postage prepaid, addressed to
Richard 8, Bateman, Jr,
Mychak, Geckle & Welker
11th Floor
230 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Ernest F Zlmmennan
Kelly T, Zimmennan
Zlmmennan Plumbing & Healing, Inc,
110 East Allen Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(.. ..,
-'-~._~ ". .::J\, ( ,,",.
James G. Nealon, III, Esquire
Dated: May 22, 1995
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DUANE E, MYERS and
BRENDA MYERS,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
.
: NO, 9S.2408
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
v,
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & HEATING, INC" and
ERNEST F. ZIMMERMAN and KELLY
T, ZIMMERMAN, Individually and
as owners and operators of
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEATING,
INC.,
Defendants
PRAICIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THI PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of stephen E, Geduldlg, Esquire, and Thomas, Thomas
& Hafer as attorneys for Defendants, Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Ernest F.
Zimmerman and Kelly T, Zimmerman, Individually and as owners and operators of
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc" reserving our right to answer or otherwise plead to
Plaintiffs' complaint.
Dated: June 19, 1995
Attorneys for Defendants,
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc,
and Ernest F. Zimmerman and
Kelly T, Zimmerman, Individually and
as owners and operators of
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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MYCHAK, aECKLE & WELKER, P.C.
By: Richard B. Bateman, Jr.
Identification No,: 61131
230 South Broad Street
, Eleventh Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-3326
Attorney for Plaintiffs
DUANE E, MYERS and
BRENDA MYERS, h/w
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
vs.
DIANE PERESIE
and
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEATING,
INC,
and
ERNEST F. ZIMMERMAN and KELLY
T, ZIMMERMAN, Individually
and as owners and operators
of ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING &
HEATING, INC,
NO. 95-2408
REPLY OF PLAINTIFFS TO DEFENDANT'S DIANE PERES IE NEW MATTER
29, Admitted. Although Defendant Peresie hired and/or employed
Defendant Zimmerman Plumbing who negligently backfitted and/or
repaired the property owned and controlled by Defendant Peresie.
30. Denied, Defendant peresie failed to properly maintain the
ingress/egl"eSS fl-ont doorway which ultimately contributed to
plaintiffs injuries,
31. Denied.
The averments contained in Paragraph thirty-one
(31) of Defendants' New Matter are Conclusions of Law to which
no response is requil'e under the Pennsylvania Rules of civil
Procedure, and said averments are therefore deemed denied, and
strict proof thereof is demanded if relevant, at the time of
trial.
32. Denied. \L iH l.ll"'cifically believed that Defendant's had
actual notice ai' knowledge and/ol' oppol'llll1ity to discover the
defective conditions of hel' plopeny aH flet fOI-th in Plaintiff;s
Complaint.
33. Denied. It is npecirkally \H'1i,'ved that Defendant's had
actual notic,~ 01' knuwled'le <lnd/ol oppollIJnily tu diucovel- the
defective conditions of her pi "l"nly iHl set fOI-th in Plaintiff;s
Complaint.
34. Denied. Th,~ avennents contained in Pal-agl-aph thL:ty-four
(34) of Defendantu' New Mallei al'e ConcllJuions of Law to which
no response is n~quil-e under the Pennsylvania Hul,~s of Civil
Procedul-e, and said ilvennents ill e I II.." elOle deemed denied, and
strict proof thereof is dCl1Idnded if lelevanL, at the time of
tdal.
35. Denied. The aV"ll1Ielltfl "untaln.'d ill l'alaYlilph thirty-five
(35) of Delendalltu' New Mat.t.el ille c'lllll'llIUlollB of Law to which
no I'esponse Is It''1ulle IIl1d"l Ih,~ I'"nlluylvilllia Hules of civil
Procedure, <tlld Baid (lVf.tlW:ulu alP 111l~Jf-->tIIIP df"PlTled df.!nied, and
atl-iet plouf t.hel"ol 18 d"l1I,lIl,h'd if 1..I"V<lIII, at Ihe time of
tdal.
36.
(36 )
Denied. The <lV"llIll'lltll ('llllldill"'\ III l'illil'P<l1'1I Ildlly Blx
of Deh~Il(LllltH' N~'w M.tttPI ,ilt.. ('(J/H'l\u~i(J1IH (If t.(jW It) whlt'h
no I'COpulall' in 1"'I'IiI" IHld,,, III',' 1"'llllHyJV,.,ild HIII"II of "lvll
1'1oceduJe, ,lllt! Hrllet dVt'IIHl'lIt IJ diP IIWlf.flJlp (jf--'f'~lllf~d (h~lIif:~d, <.iod
III rid PI""t t 1""".>1 ill ,h'lII,IIIIi",\ it ,,"IUV't11t. ill Iii., I I Ill" u\
Illa1.
37. Denied. The avennents contained in Paragraph thirty-seven
(37) of Defelldants' New Matter are cOllcluuions of Law to which
no l-esponse is l'equlre undel- the Pennsylvania Hules of civil
Procedure, and sald averments al-e thel-efol-e deemed denied, and
strict pl'oof thel:eof iB demanded if l-elevant, at the time of
trial.
38. Denied. The avennents contained in Pal-agl-aph thirty-eight
(38) of Defendants' New Mattcr are Conclusiolls of Law to which
no l-esponse is l'cquil-e under tlte Pennsylvania Hules of civil
Procedure, and said averments are therefol'e deemed denied, and
stlict proof thereof is demanded if relevant, at the time of
tdal.
39. Denied. The avennents cOlltained in Pal-agl-aph thirty-nine
(39) of Defendants' New Malter are Conclusions of Law to which
no l'espollse is l'equi re under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure, and Bald avermellts are therefore deemed denied, and
Btl-ict proof thel'eof is demanded if l'elevant, at the time of
trial,
40. Dcnied.
of Defendantu'
Tlte avennentu contained in Paragraph forty (40)
New MallPI diP Concluuions of Law to which no
leSpOnf.le j B I'equ II P Ilnd,' I tlie I'enllsyl vania Rules of Civil
I'lucedule, and 8,lld ,lVPlmelltn 'lie thelefole deemed denied, and
IJl.t!cl (Jlouf th"leoL iu demanded It n!levant. at the time of
trial.
41. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph forty-one
(41) of Defendants' New Matter are Conclusions of Law to which
no response is require under the Pennsylvania Hules of civil
Procedure, and said averments are therefore deemed denied, and
stl'ict proof thereof is demanded if l'elevant, at the time of
trial.
WHEHEFOHE, Plaintiffs hel'eby demands judgement in
their favor and against Defendant with interest, costs,
outstanding medical bills, economic losses, punitive damages,
attorney fees and delay dalllages and such other relief as this
Honorable Court deems appropriate.
MYCHAK, GECKLE & WELKER, P.C.
By'
Richard
Attorney for Plaint
/
Datedl
DUANE E. MYERS and BRENDA MYERS,
lIulband and Wife,
Plaln\lffl
IN HiE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.PENNSYL VANIA
NO. 95.2408
v.
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING
" HEATING, INC., ERNEST r. ZIMMERMAN
and KELLY T. ZIMMERMAN, Individually and
al Ownen and Opera\on of ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING" HEATING, INC.
Defendanll
CIVIL AClION . LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW. this
day of
, 1995, upon mnslderalilln of the
auaehed Mlllion to Compel of Defendants Zimmerman Plumbing & Ih'aling, Ine" Ernest F.
Zimmerman, and Kelly T. Zlm"1I'rman, Individually and as OWI1l'rs and Operators of Zimmerman
Plumbing & Healing, tne.:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED thalPlalnliffs WIVl' full and mmph'tl' AnSWI'li to Interrogatories and
Respome to Request for PIIMluclion of Dm unll'nts within
daYi of the date of servire of
Ihls Order. The failure of l'lalntiffs to plClvidl' Answl'ls tlllnll'rrllllatllril'i and Response to Request
for Production of DIll'umentl may lesult Inlhl' Imposition of sanltions plJfsuantto Pa.R.C.P. 4019.
BY lIlE COUR',
J.
Dalt':
THOMAS, THOMAS'" HAFER
By, Stephen E. Geduldlg, Esquire
1.0. No. 43530
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(71 n 237-7119
(71n 237-7105 (Fax)
Allorney for Defendants Zimmerman
DUANE E. MYERS and BRENDA MYERS,
Husband and Wife,
Plalnllffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.PENNSYlVANIA
NO. 95.2408
\I.
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING CIVIL ACTION - LAW
.. HEATING, INC., ERNEST F. ZIMMERMAN
and kElLY T. ZIMMERMAN, Individually and
as Owners and Operators of ZIMMERMAN JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLUMBING" HEATING, INC.
Defend.nts
MOTION TO COMPEL OF DEFENDANTS
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING II HEATING, INC., ERNEST F. ZIMMERMAN and
KElLY T. ZIMMERMAN, Individually and as Owners and Operaton of
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING II HEATING, INC. TO COMPEl PLAINTIFFS' ANSWERS
INTERROGATORIES AND RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
,)(1, \;1-1.
AND NOW, lhls I day of' ,< l' ,f- , 1995, come Defendants Zimmerman
.'
Plumbing & Heating, Ine., Ernest F. Zimmerman and Kelly T. Zimmerman, Individually and as
Owners and Operators of Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "moving
Defendants"], by their attorneys, lhomas, Thomas & Hafer, and move your Honorable Court to
Order Plaintiffs, Duane E. Myers and Brenda Myers to provide full and ClJmph~te Answers to
Defendant's Interrogatories and Response to Defendant's Request for Production of Documents, or
suffer the Imposition of sanctions, based upon Ihe following considerations:
1
\. This action was commenced by the (llIng of a Complaint on or about May 4, 1995.
2. Plaintiffs Instituted this litigation against moving Defendants due to Injuries received
by Plaintiff Duane E. Myers when he allegedly fell in a ditch which had been dug by moving
Defendant at a rental property owned by Defendant Peresle. Plaintiffs claim that moving Defendant
failed to erect warning signs and/or repair the ditch In a timely manner.
3. On June 15, 1995, moving Defendants, through their attorney, served Interrogatories
and a Request for Production of Documents addressed to Plalnliffs, by mailing the documents (lrst
class mall, postage prepaid, to Plalnliffs' attorney. A copy of the transmittal letter to Plaintiffs'
attorney Is attached and marked ExhlblllA".
4. No objections to Defendants' Interrogatories or Request for Production of Documents
were filed by Plaintiffs or their attorney.
5. On August 17, 1995, in an effort to move the case along. moving Defendants'
attorney wrote to Plaintiffs' attorney requesting that he serve the overdue discovery responses within
ten (10) days of the date of the letter. A copy of that correspondence Is attached and marked Exhibit
IIB".
6. Plaintiffs' failure to provide the answers to discovery, prohibits moving Defendants
from completing their discovery, verifying Plaintiffs' damage and loss claims, evaluating the merits
of Plaintiffs' Complaint, and concluding the case. Moving Defendants are prejudiced by Plaintiffs'
deliberate and willful refusal to provide such Information to Defendants' attorney.
7. Plaintiffs are represented In this action by Richard B, Bateman, Ir., Esquire, 230 South
Broad Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, 19102 (215,735-3326).
6. Moving Defendants are represented In this action by Stephen E. Geduldig, Esquire,
Thomas, Thomas & Hal!'r, 305 North Front Slr!'et, P,O. Box 999, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-
0999 (717-237-7119).
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WHEREFORE, De(endanl~ Zlmml'rman PlumblnK & Hl'allnK, Inl'., and Erne~1 r. Zimmerman
and Kelly T. Zimmerman, Individually alllJ a~ Ownl'r~ ilnd Operalor~ o( Zimmelman Plumbing &
Healing, Inc. movl' Ihl~ Honorabh' (ourt 10 Order PI."nll((~ 10 ~l'rve (ull and nllnph'le An~wer~ to
Interrogalorie~, Re~po!l5e 10 Rl'que~1 (or producllon o( Documenl~ In accorda/1ce with 111l' allached
Order, or ~u((er the Impmlllo/1 o( ~ancllon~ pur~uanllo Pa,R.C.P, 4019.
RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
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STEPHEN E. GEDULOIG,'ESQUIRE
305 NORTH FRONT STREET
P.O. BOX 999
HARRISBURG, PA 17108-0999
(7m 237.7119
Date: (/I! 1'1) -
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17171257-7119
August 17,1995
Richard B. Bateman, Jr., Esquire
MYCHAK, OECKLE 1Io WELKER. P.C.
250 SOuth Broad street, 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
..: DUan. L lIVen and Brenda My.n v. Dlan. p.rlll., Zlmmtrman
Plumbing, H.atlnl, Inc., and .rnllt F. Zlmm.rman and Kelly T.
ZlmmtllUan, Individually and al ownen and op.raton of
Zimmerman PlUmbing, Hutlnl, Inc.
CUmberland Co. C.P. No. "-2401 CMI
Dear Richard:
Your answers to our discovery are overdue. Please respond within ten 1101 days so
that I can review same and schedule your clients' deposition.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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THOMAS, THOMAS 1Io HAFER
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By
stephen E. Oeduldlg
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MYCHAK, GECKLE & WELKER, P.C.
Dy, Hichard D. Bateman, Jr.
Identification No., 61131
230 South Broad StI'eet
Eleventh Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-3326
Altol'ney for Plaintiffs
DUANE E. MYEHS and
BRENDA MYERS, h/w
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
vs.
DIANE PERESIE
and
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEATING,
INC.
and
EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN and KELLY
T. ZIMMERMAN, Individually
and as owners and operators
of ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING &
HEATING, INC.
NO. 95-2408
PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS,
ZIMMIRMAN PLUMBING & HIATING. INC.. AND
ERNEST F. ZIMMERMAN AND KILLY T. ZIMMIRMAN. INDIVIDUALLY
AND AS OWNERS AND OPIRATORS OF
ZIMMIRMAN PLUMBING & HIATING. INC.,
NEW MATTIR
29. Denied.
The averments contained in Pal'agnlph twenLy'nine
(29) of Defendants' New Mattei' al'e Conclusions of Law to which
no response is require under the Pennsylvania HuleB of civil
ProcedUI'e, and said aVet'ments ille tllelefol'e deemed denied, and
strict proof thel"eof is demanded if I'el,~vanl, at tile time of
trial. Admi tted.
Al thouqll lJefclldilnt "'" PIlle hi I I'd and/"l
employed Defendant Zimllletman I'lullildn<J wh" 1I"<J1I'lelllly f>ill'k
fitted and/[Jl' lepa i It'd tile 1'1 "pell y "Wiled ,1IId I 'IInl,. d 11',1 I,y
Defendallt Pelesie,
30. De,lled.
The dvellllenln ""lIlilin'~d In l'.lI"'lI.ll,h Ihilly 11111
of nefendanl.u' New Mdt t.., die CI)fl<'llIlJI"IIH "j I..,w t" whl,'1I II"
response is require under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure. and said averments are therefore deemed denied, and
strict proof thereof is demanded if relevant, at the time of
trial.
31. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph thirty-one
(31) of Defendants' New Matter are Conclusions of Law to which
no l-esponse is requil-e under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Pl'ocedul'e, and said averments are therefore deemed denied, and
strict proof thereof is demanded if relevant, at the time of
trial.
32. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph thirty-two
(32) of Defendants' New Matter are Conclusions of Law to which
no response is require under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure, and said averments are therefore deemed denied, and
strict proof thereof is demanded if relevant, at the time of
trial.
33. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph thirty-three
(33) of Defendants' New Matter are Conclusions of Law to which
no response is require under the Pennsylvania Hules of civil
Procedure, and said averments are therefore deemed denied, and
strict proof thereof is demanded if relevant, at the time of
trial.
34. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph thil'ty-four
(34) of Defendants' New Mattei' are Conclusions of Law to which
no I'espollse is require under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
l'rocedlll'e, ilnd said averments ale then.lton.l deemed denied, and
sit iel prout Lhel'eof is demanded if l'elevilnL, at t.he time of
trial.
35. Denied.
The averments contained in Paragraph thirty-five
(35) of Defendants' New Matter are Conclusions of Law to which
no response is require under the Pennsylvania Hules of Civil
Procedure, and said averments are therefore deemed denied, and
strict proof thereof is demanded if relevant, at the time of
trial.
36. Denied.
The averments contained in Paragraph thirty-six
(36) of Defendants' New Matter are Conclusions of Law to which
no response is require under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure, and said averments are therefore deemed denied, and
strict proof thereof is demanded if relevant, at the time of
trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs hereby demands judgement in their
favor and against Defendant with interest, costs, outstanding
medical bills, economic losses, punitive damages, attorney fees
and delay damages and such other relief as this Honorable Court
deems appropriate.
MYCHAK, GECKLE & WELKER, P.C.
~yf~~(6:~~j~
Ric a~d--B~ateman', Jr.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated,
CERTIFICATB OF SBRVICE
I, HICHAHD B. BATEMAN, JH., ESQUIHE, of MYCHAK, OECKLE &
WELKER, P.C., attorney fat' Plaintiffs, DUANE E. MYERS AND
BRENDA MYEHS, (h/w) duly certify that on this date, I served
the within Heply of Plaintiffs to Defendants Zimmerman
Plumbing & Heatillg, Inc., and Kelly J. Zimmennan, individually
and as Owners and Operators of Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating.
Inc. 's New Mattei" upon the person and in the manner indicated
below, which sel'vice satisfies the requirements of the Hules
of civil PrOCedUI"e, a true and eOITect copy of the same in the
Uni ted States mai 1,
postage prepaid at Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania and address~d tal
James L. Oodsmith, Esqllire
CALDWELl, & KEARNS
3631 North Pront Street
HalTisburg. PA 1'/110
Stephen E. Geduldig, Esquil-e
THOMAS, THOMAS, & HAFEH
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box ~99
HaITisbUl"g, PA 1'1109-0999
MYCHAX, QICKLE , WILKER, P.C.
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I<!chiud h,llaten.Jan'~'
DATED I
Sept.mbllt' 21, 1995
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the Imposition of sanctions, based upon the following consideralions:
I. This action was conullcnced by Ihe filing of a Complallll on or about May 4, 1995. This
action was Instlluted by Plalllllff as a result of InJurlcs recelwd by Plalllllff Duanc E. Myers whcn he
allegedly fell In a ditch which had been dug by moving Defcndalll at a renlal property owned by
Defendant Peresie. Plaintiffs claim that moving Defcndalll failed III crcct wamlng signs aud/or repair
the ditch In a timely manner.
2. On Jun': 15.1995, moving Defendants, through their anomcy, served Interrogatories and
a Request for Production of Documenls addressed to Plaintiffs, by mailing the documents first c1aos mail,
postage prcpaid. to Plaintiffs' anomcy.
3. On or about October 5. 1995, Plaintiffs provided Answers to Defendant Zlnunennan's
Interrogatories and a Response to Defendalll Zimmerman's Request for Production of Documel:ts, both
of which Indicated Plaintiffs' possession of pholographs and videotapes, Plahulffs' Answers to
Interrogatories and Response to Request for Production of Documents are an ached hereto as Exhibit" A".
4. On November 14, 1995, in an effort to move Ihe case along, moving Defendants' anomey
wrote to Plaintiffs' anomey requesting copies of all videotapes and photographs Identified In Plaintiffs'
Answers to Illlerrogatories 7(a). (b). (d) and (c). A copy of that correspondence Is anached and marked
Exhibit "11",
5, Plaintiffs' failure III provide the rcquestcd photographs and videotapes prohibits moving
Defendants from complctlng thclr discovery. Moving Dcfendallls are prejudiced by Plaintiffs' deliberale
and willful rcfusalto provide such pholographs and vldcotapcs to Defendallls' anomey,
(" I'lalnlllls are represellled In Ihis aclion by Richard II, Bateman, Jr.. Esquire, 230 Soulh
IIroad Slreet, 11th Floor, Philadclphla. Pennsylvania, 191tl2. (215.735-3326),
7, Moving Defendallls arc represenled in Ihls aclion by Slephen E, Geduldig, Esquire,
Thomas. Thomas & lIafer. 305 Nnrlh Front Strcct. I',{), Box 999, lIarrishurg, Pennsylvania, 17108-
0999. (717,237.7119),
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DUANE E, MYERS and BRENDA MYERS,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 95.2408
; CIVIL ACTION. LAW
v.
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & HEATING, INC., and
ERNEST F. ZIMMERMAN and KELLY
T. ZIMMERMAN, Individually and
as owners and operators of
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.,
Defendants
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INT...OGATO.IIS OF D'F'NDANT',
ZIMMI.MAN PLUMIING I HIATING, INC., AND
..NIST F. ZIMMI.MAN AND KILLY T. ZIMM..MAN, INDIVIDUALLY
AND A' OWNln AND OP'UTO.' OF
ZIMMI.MAN PLUMIING I MIATlNG, INC.,
ADD.....D TO PLAINTIFF'
PU.'UANT TO THI P.OVISION. of the Pennsylvania RUles of Civil Procedure, as
amended, you are reqUired to forward a copy to the undersigned and retain the original
of your Answers and obJections, If any, In writing and under oath, to the following
Interrogatories, within thirty 1501 days of service hereof.
The Answers shall be Inserted In the spaces provided following each Interrogatory.
If there Is InSUfficient space to answer an Interrogatory, the remainder of the Answer shall
follow on a supplemental sheet.
DIFINITION. AND INST.UCTION.
A. "DOCUMINT" . writings or recordings of any kind, whether handwritten,
typed, or printed, and Including, but not limited to, letters, memoranda, bulletins, orders,
photographS, microfilms, resolutions, books, computer printouts. computer cards. papers,
pamPhlets, notebooks. diaries. notes. recording tapes. recording discs, recording wires.
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manuals, regulations. rules, and forms.
B. "IDENTIFV" . when used with reference to a person, shall mean and Include
the full name, present or last known business address, and If an Individual, present or last
known home address; each of his or her employers titles with respect to the period
covered by these Interrogatories; a description of each dutY and responsibilitY held by each
such Individual. When used with references to a document or writing, the work 'Identify'
shall mean to Include the date It was written; Identify each person to whom It was
addressed and Identify each person to whom a copy was Identified as being directed,
Identify each person who received a copy of the document or writing with a description
of the document or writing as for Instance, 'letter', "memorandum"; Include the present
location and IdentifY Its custodian. If any document or writing Is no longer In your
.. possession or subject to your control, state what disposition was made of It, the reason for
such disposition, the date thereof, and IdentifY Its current or last known location and
custodian.
c. "CONCERN", "CONCERNID", or "CONCERNING". means referring or relating
to, pertaining to, commenting on, or connected with, In any manner whatsoever.
D. "VOU", "VOUR" . means the person In whose name this action Is brought, his
employees, officers. representatives, agents, and attorneys, or any person working for such
persons.
E. If you claim that the subject matter of a document or oral communication
Is privileged, you need not set forth the brief statement of the subject matter of the
document, or the substance of any oral communication called for above. You shall,
however, otherwise 'IdentifY' such document or oral communication and shall state each
ground on which you claim that such document or oral communication Is privileged.
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F. As used herein, the term "ITAT'MINT" means a written statement signed
or otherwise adopted or approved by the person making It, or a stenographic, mechanical,
electrical or other recording, or a transcription thereof, which Is a substantially verbatim
recital or an oral statement by the person making It and contemporaneously recorded.
These Interrogatories are deemed to be continuing In nature, In accordance with the
provisions of the Rules of Civil procedure, as amended. If, between the time of forwarding
your original Answers to these Interrogatones and the time of trial of this matter, you or
anyone acting on your behalf learn the Identity and location of additional persons having
knowledge of discoverable facts and the Identity of persons expected to be called as an
expert witness at trial not disclosed In your Answers, or If you or an expert witness obtain
Information upon the basis of WhiCh you or he know that an Answer was Incorrect when
.. made or knows that an Answer, though correct when made, 15 no longer true, then you
shall promptly supplement your original Answers under oath to Include such Information
thereafter acquired and promptly furnish such a supplemental Answer to the undersigned.
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Dated: June ~, 1005
By;
5 P en ,
I,D. No. 45550
505 North Front street
P,O. 8011 999
Harrisburg, PA 17100-0999
17171 n7.7119
Attorneys for Defendants,
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc,
and Ernest F. Zimmerman and
kelly T Zimmerman, Individually and
as owners and operators of
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc,
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Any other witnesses are unknown to me at this time,
2. state the namelsl, addreSSleS}, and telephone numbers of any
and all persons who witnessed all or part of the Incident
Involving Plalntlfflslln this case.
ANIWIR:
Duane E. Hyers (husband)
295 chestnut st. Ext'd
Ht. \tolf, PA 17347
(717) 697-7048
Brenda L. Hyers (wife)
295 chestnut st., Ext'd
Mt. Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 697-7048
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6. Except as set forth above, list the names and addresses of any
and all persons Including potential expert witnesses, from
whom Plaintiff, or anyone acting on Plaintiff's behalf, has
obtained any Information as to how the Incident happened or
the cause of the Incident.
ANlWU:
Plaintiff has not made a decision at this tiJre as to whcm
will be called as an expert and Plaintiff reserves the
right to supplerent this response prior to trial.
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8. Do you have anything else In writing that was obtained as a
result of your Investigation Into the Instant Incident by way of
statements, reports, memoranda, testimony, or expression of
opinion as to the Instant case? If so, please Identify and
Indicate who has custody of same.
AHIW..:
See attached Respmse tD Production of Docurents.
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10. State the medical treatment or procedures that have been
performed In any connection With the Injuries allegedly
sustained In this Incident. Please also state the name and
address of any and all physicians or doctoll who performed
any and all procedures and the dates In which any and all
procedures were performed.
ANIWI.:
Sea attached Pasponse to Roquest for Production of Docunenta.
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11. Please state the name, address, and telephone number of your
family physician and each and every physician you have
consulted In the last five IS) years prior to the date of this
Incident, as well as Indicate the date In which Plaintiff last
consulted any physician for any type of physical complaint and
the reason for such consultation.
AN.WI.:
Dr. lDttemosser (family doctor) Mechanicsburg, PA
Handled all our needs prior to this accident.
122 S. Filbert St., ~lechanicsburg, PA
795-6900
Dr. Friebard (family doctor now) 4201 N. George St.,
Mechanicsburg, PA - Consulted for Clrl going problans \\lith
neck pain and back pain also right arm and hand.
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13. Have you fully recovered from any of your InJuries. and If so,
state the approximate date of recovery. If you have not
recovered from any of your InJuries, state those Injuries from
Which you have not recovered, and In what respects you have
not fully recovered.
ANIWI.:
I have not fully rocovered. 'I'lis has been an an going proble. I
cCIltinue to have neck pain and everday tingling and mm:l1eSB in
lltl' right ann and right hand which limits my use of BIIlTe.
.1fl.
14. Has Plaintiff ever suffered from or received treatment for:
a. double vision I. _polio
b. blurred vision j. _ apoplexy
c. _ Instability of balance k. _ paralysis
d. Infection or disease I. heart disease
of Inner ear
e. _ vertigo m. _ high blood pressure
f. _ dizzy spells n. diabetes
g. _ fainting spells o. brain or nervous disorder
h. epilepsy p. muscular disorder
AN.WI.:
Not prior to this incident. I was not effective I:7j any of the above
systems before this accident.
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15. If the answer to any of the Items In the previous Interrogatory
Is yes, for each such disorder. please state:
a. A description of the disorder;
b. The date of Plaintiff's last attack prior to the accident;
c. The name and address of each medical practitioner or
chiropractor who examined or treated Plaintiff for the
disorder;
d. A description of the treatment Plaintiff received; and
e. Whether Plaintiff was under treatment at the time of the
alleged accident.
AN SWill:
Not applicable.
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18. If you are making a claim for lost wages as a result of the
Injuries you allegedly received In this Incident, please Indicate
the amount of wages lost and specify the sourcelSl of any and
all lost wages.
ANI WI.:
I believe that the injuries fran this incident have hindered I1B
fran seeking Blllloymmt or Inlding an lJIllloyment positioo.
.21.
19. Are you now receiving, or have you ever received, any
disability pension, Income, or Insurance of workmen's
compensation from any agency, company, person, corporation,
state, or government? If so, please state:
a. The nature of any such payment;
b. The date you received such Income;
c. For what Injuries or disability you received It, and how such
Injury occurred or disability arose;
d. By whom paid;
e. Whether you now have any present disability as a result of such
Injuries or disability;
f. If so, the nature and eKtent of such disability;
g. Whether you had any disability at the time of the Incident
referred to In the complaint;
.. h. If so, the nature and eKtent of such disability.
AN'Wlt:
I have not received incam or insurance lTD11ies fran any
wrkmen I s cc:I1pmsation program. I have received l'tldical I\ssistance.
.22.
20. Have you made a claim for any benefits under any medical pay
coverage or policy of Insurance relating to the alleged Injuries
suffered In this Incident? If so, please state:
a. The name of the Insurance company or organization to whom
such claim was made;
b. The date of the claim or application;
c. The claim and policy numbers;
d. Whether or not such claim was paid, and If so, the nature of
the amount received;
e. Whether the company required you to assign to It any rights
of recoverv you may have against others.
ANIWlI:
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Yes. I asked IDth the property and lore a"nera insurance OCJ1t>anies
to pay my Imdical expenses but they denied the claim. I did
receive assistance for my rrodical treabront fran ~dical Assistance
Program.
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Please give an account, Itemized as fully and as carefully as
possible, of all losses and expenses which you claim were
Incurred by yoU as a result of this Incident, and please Include
In your answer, those losses or expenses Which are attributable
to hOSPitals, doctors, medicines, and/or loss of earning
capacity.
ANIWIIt:
Please see attached Response to Request for Production
of Doclllre!lts.
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23. Old any precipitation fall within twenty.four hours before the
alleged accident? Yes . No -1L-. If the answer Is yes,
state when the precipitation fell, whether precipitation was
failing at the time of the alleged accident, the form of the
precipitation. and state whether any water, Ice, slush, or snow
accumulated on the sidewalk or walkway at the time of the
alleged occurrence, speclfy/ng the nature and amount of such
accumulation.
ANIW..:
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28. Have you ever been Involved In any other legal action for
personallnJurv, or propertY damage, either as a Plaintiff or as
a Defendant? If so, please state:
a. the date and place each such action was flied, Identifying the
name of the court, docket number, and attorneys representing
each partYi
b. a brief description of each such Incident or lawsuit; and
c. the result of each such action, whether or not there was an
appeal, and the nature and result of any such appeal.
ANIWII:
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31. Please state the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
any and all witnesses, Including expert, fact, and liability
witnesses, Which you Intend to call at the time of the trial of
this matter.
ANIWIR:
As it's investigation, discovery, trial preparation is not yet
canplete, an8\<K!ring Plaintiff has not made a determlnaticn as to any
witnesses it expects to call at the tine of trial. Plaintiff reserves
the right to supplerrent this anS\\\3r at a later date, if necessary
prior to trial.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA l
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA
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DUANE E. MYERS an4 BRENDA MYERS, being duly sworn
according to law, depose and say that they are the Plaintiffs
in the within matter and that the facts set forth in the
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foregoing Plaintiffs' Answers to Defendants' Interrogatories
are true and correct to the best of their knowledge,
'i information and belief, and that this statement is made
subject to the penalties of 18 PA. C.S. 4904, relating to
unsworn falsifications to authoritiee.
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3. There are no such documents presently in the possession of
responding Plaintiff.
Plaintiff reserves the right to
supplement this response at a time prior to trial.
Plaintiff has not made a decision at this time as to whom
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I~ will be called as a expert and Plaintiff reserves the right to
,I supplement this response prior to trial.
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See attached.
See attached.
See at tached.
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9.
Not applicable.
See attached.
10. Plaintiff has not determined which exhibits will be
presented at the time of trial. Plaintiff reserves the right to
supplement this response at a time prior to trial.
11. There are no such documents presently in the possession of
responding Plaintiff.
Plaintiff reserves the right to
supplement this response at a time prior to trial.
12. See attached.
13. There are no such documents presently in the possession of
responding Plaintiff.
Plaintiff reserves the right to
supplement this response at a time prior to trial.
I 14. There are no such documents presently in the possession of
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responding Plaintiff.
Plaintiff reserves the right to
supplement this response at a time prior to trial.
i 15. There are no such documents presently in the possession of
responding Plaintiff.
Plaintiff reserves the right to
supplement this response at a time prior to trial.
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16.
See attached.
17.
See attached.
lB.
See attached.
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MYCHAK, GECKLB & WELKBR, P.C.
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Exhibit B
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17171257-7119
November 14,1995
Richard B. Bateman, Jr., Esquire
MYCHAK, OECKLE & WELKER, P.C.
230 South Broad street, 11th Floor
PhiladelPhia, PA 19102
R.: Duan. .. My.,. and .r.ndl My.r. v. Dlln. P.rlll., Zlmm.rmln
Plumbing & H.ltlng, Inc., and .rnllt F. Zlmm.rman and K.lly T.
Zlmm.rmln, Indlvldullly and I' own.r. Ind op.rator. of
Zlmm.rman Plumbing & H.ltlng, Inc.
Cumberllnd Co. C.P. No. 11.2_ eMI
Dear Richard:
I am stili waiting to receive copies of videotapes and photographs you Identify In
answers 713), lbl, Idl and (el. Please get me this Information within the next seven (71 days
so that I can schedule depositions In the case.
I also request a response from you regarding whether you would be willing to
arbitrate this case.
Very truly yours,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 9S.240B
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
Plaintiffs
v.
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & HEATING, INC., and
ERNEST F. ZIMMERMAN and KELLY
T. ZIMMERMAN, Individually and
as owners and operators of
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEATING,
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Defendants
MOTION 0.. DII'INDANTI, ZI~1II1InMAN 'LU.NO I HIATINO,
INC., ..IT... ZIII1III8RMAN AND ICILLY T. ZlrM1IRIlAN,
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AND NOW, come the Defendants, Zimmerman PlUmbing & Heating, Inc., Ernest F.
Zimmerman and Kelly T. Zimmerman. Individually and as owners and operators of
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heatlng,lnc" by their attorneys, Thomas. Thomas & Hafer, and aver
the fOllOwing:
1, On January 3. 1996. moving Defendants flied a Motion to compel Plaint If"'
Response to ReQuest for Videotapes and Photographs Identified In Plalntlfh' Answers to
Interrogatories and Plaintiffs' Response to ReQUest for Production of Documents
2, on January 4. 1996, a Rule to Show cause was signed hy the Uonorable J
Wesley Oler, Jr, Tile Rule was returnahle 20 days from Itle date of servin!
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DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT
January 10, 1996
VIA CIRTIFlID MAIUIITURN IEI"T llOUllTID
Richard B. Bateman, Jr., Esquire
MYCHAI<, GECI<LE & WELkER, P.C.
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Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Dear Attorney Bateman:
Enclosed and served upon you In the above-captloned action please find a RUle to
Show cause. Please be guided accordingly.
Very truly YOUIl,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
By
Stephen E, Geduldlg
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I, stephen E. Geduldlg, of the law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, do hereby certify
that on this day I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing MOTION TO COMPEL on
the following by depositing a true and correct copy In the united states Mall, at Harrisburg,
pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Richard B. Bateman, Jr., Esquire
MYCHAK, GECKLE & WELKER, P.C.
230 south Broad street, 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
James O. Nealon, III, ESquire
CALDWELL & KEARNS
3651 N. Front street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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S hen E. Geduldlg, Es Ire
1.0. NO. 43530
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 1710B{)999
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Dated: ,11',L
Attorneys for Defendants,
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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lIttorney for Plaintiffs
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBEHLAND COUNTY
NO. 95-2408
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Please be advis('d Ih,lt UII 01' ilbout Febnlary 8, 1996,
Plaintiff IH'odul'ed I h,-, <>Iiqinal le<juesl.ed video tape and
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By: Richard B. Bateman, Jr.
Identification No.: 61131
230 South Broad Street
Eleventh Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-3326
Attorney fOl' Plaintiffs
DUANE E. MYERS and
BRENDA MYERS, h/w
vs.
DIANE PERES IE
and
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEATING,
INC.
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN and KELLY
T. ZIMMERMAN, Individually
and as owners and operators
of ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING &
HEATING, INC.
NO. 95 - 2408
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, RICHARD B. BATEMAN, JR., ESQUIRE, of MYCHAK, GECKLE &
WELKER, P.C., attorney for Plaintiffs, DUANE E. MYERS AND
BRENDA MYERS, (h/w) duly certify that on this date, I served
the wi thin Plaint if fs Supplementa 1 Response to De fendants
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heatillg, Inc., ami Kell\' J. Zillllllellllan,
individually and as Owners and Operators of Zillllllerman Plumbing
& Heating, Inc. 's Request for Production of DoculI"~nts upon the
person and in the manner indicated below, whic!l llPl'vice
satisfies the l'equil'ements of the Rulell of Civil 1'I"'''',,<lIIl'l'. "
true and correct copy of the same in tlw United Stat"B mail,
postage prepaid at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and dddlef3Hed
to:
James L. Godsmit!l, Esquil'e
CALDWELL & KEARNS
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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TO TilE PROTIIONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
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DUANE E. MYERS AND BRENDA MYERS,
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DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING AND
HEATING, INC., AND ERNEST F. ZIMMERMAN
AND KELLY T. ZIMMERMAN, INDIVIDUALLY
AND AS OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC.,
Defendants
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The trial list will be called on
Aorfl 22. 1996 and
Trials commence on May 20, 1996
pretrials will be held on May 1. 1996.
(Briefs are due 5 days before pre-
trials. )
(The party listing this case for trial
shall provide forthwith a copy of the
praecipe to all counsel, pursuant to
Local Rule 214-1.)
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No 95- 2408
Indlcale Ihe allomey who wllllry ,'ase for Ihe pany who liIes Ihls praecipe: Stephen E.
Geduldig. Esquire, 305 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717)237-7119
Indicate trial counsel fOl' other parties if known:
Richard B. Bateman, Jr., Esquire for Plaintiffs. James L. Goldsmith, Esquire
for Defendant Peresle
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2/23/96
I'rinlnallle Stephen E. Geduldfg, Esquire
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 95.2408
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
PlaintiffS
v.
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & HEATING, INC., and
EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN and KELLY
J. ZIMMERMAN, Individually and
as owners and operators of
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEATING,
INC.,
Defendants
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: DIANI PI.I.II, Defendant, and
JAMII O. NEALON, III, IIQUI.I, Her Attorney:
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed 2252(d) New Matter within twenty
(201 days from service hereof or a default Judgment may be entered against you.
THOMA', THOMAII HAFI
By: .-\~~({~~
step en E. Geduld g, Esqul
I,D. No. 43530
305 North Front street
P.O. BOK 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108.()999
(717) 237-7119
Dated: June?i, 1995
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Attorneys for Defendants,
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
and Earnest F. Zimmerman and
Kelly J. Zimmerman. Individually and
as owners and operators of
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
6. Denied pursuant to Pa. R, Clv. P. 10291el.
7. Admitted.
a. Denied pursuant to Pa. R. Clv. P. 1029Ie).
9. Denied pursuant to Pa. R. Clv. P. 1029(e).
10. Admitted In part, denied In part. It Is admitted that Diane Peresle entered
Into an agreement with Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc. to Install a new water line on
the property located at 410 S. York street. To the extent that Paragraph 10 of Plaintiffs'
complaint purports to aver additional facts, same are denied pursuant to Pa. R. Clv. P.
10291el.
11. Admitted In part, denied In part. It Is admitted that at all times material
hereto, answering Defendants were responsible for Installing a new water line at the front
and side of the property, and for back filling the area of Installation with dirt. However,
It Is specifically denied that Defendants are In any way responsible for the accident or
Injuries alleged herein; and, all other purported facts are denied pursuant to Pa. R. Clv. P.
10291el.
12. Admitted with Qualification. It Is admitted only that Defendant Zimmerman
Plumbing & Heating, Inc., through Its agents, servants, workmen and employees, began
Installing the new water line on the premises on APril 30, 1993. To the extent that
Paragraph 12 of Plaintiffs' Complaint purports to aver additional facts, same are denied
pursuant to Pa. R. Clv. p, 1029(el.
13. Denied pursuant to Pa. R. Clv, P. 10291el.
WHIREFORI, Defendants, Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Earnest F.
Zimmerman and Kelly J, Zimmerman, Individually and as Owners and Operators of
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Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., respectfully reQuest that Judgment be entered In
their favor and against the Plaintiffs.
COUNT I
DUANE MYERS v. DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.,
EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN AND KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEATING. INC.
14. As this Is a paragraph of Incorporation, no response Is required.
15. Denied pursuant to Pa. R. Clv. P. 1029(e).
16. paragraph 16, and subparagraphs a. through j. of Plaintiffs' complaint
constitute legal conclusions as to which no responsive pleading Is required. If a responsive
pleading Is deemed to be required, It Is specifically denied that answering Defendants were
In any way negligent, careless, reckless, or otherwise responsible for any alleged accident
or Injuries Involved herein. By way of further response, It Is specifically denied that any act
or omission on the part of answering Defendants caused or contributed to Plaintiffs'
alleged accident and Injuries. To the extent that there are factual averments In Paragraph
16 and subparagraphs a. throughj. of paragraph 16 of Plaintiffs' complaint, same are denied
pursuant to Pa. R. Clv. P. 1029Ie). subparagraph 16 k. has been deleted by StipUlation of
Counsel.
17. paragraph 17, and subparagraphs a. through c. of Plaintiffs' Complaint
constitute legal conclusions as to which no responsive pleading Is required. If a responsive
pleading Is deemed to be required, It Is specifically denied that answering Defendants were
In any way negligent, careless, reckless, or otherwise responsible for any alleged accident
or Injuries Involved herein. By way of further response, It Is specifically denied that any act
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or omission on the part of answering Defendants caused or contributed to Plaintiffs'
alleged accident and InJuries. To the extent that there are factual averments In paragraph
17 and subparagraphs a, through c. of paragraph 17 of PlaIntiffs' complaint, same are
denied pursuant to Pa, R. Clv. P. 10291el. subparagraph 17 d. has been deleted by
Stipulation of Counsel.
18. Denied pursuant to Pa. R. Clv. p, 10291el.
19. Denied pursuant to Pa, R. Clv. p, 10291el.
20. DenIed pursuant to pa. R. Clv. p, 1029(e).
21. Denied pursuant to Pa. R, Clv. P. 1029(e).
22. Denied pursuant to Pa, R, Clv. P. 1029Ie).
23. Denied pursuant to Pa. R, Clv. P. 1029(e),
WH'.'FO.', Defendants, Zimmerman PlumbIng & Heating, Inc., Earnest F.
Zimmerman and Kelly J, Zimmerman, Individually and as Owners and operators of
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., respectfully request that Judgment be entered In
their favor and agaInst the Plaintiffs,
COUNT II
..INDA MY'.' V. DIANI P.I.III, ZIMMIIMAN PLUMIINO I HIATlNO, INC.,
IAINIIT P. ZIMMIIMAN AND KILLY J. ZIMMIIMAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AI
OWNIII. AND OP.IATOI. OP ZIMMIIMAN PLUMIINO I HIATING.INC.
24,28, As these paragraphs are directed to parties other than answering Defendants,
no response Is required
WHI.IPO... Defendants. Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc" Earnest F.
Zimmerman and kelly J, Zimmerman, Individually and as Owners and operators of
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Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., respectfully request that judgment be entered In
their favor and against the Plaintiffs.
NEW MATTER
29. Defendants, Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Earnest F. Zimmerman and
Kelly J. Zimmerman, Individually and as Owners and operators of Zimmerman Plumbing &
Heating, Inc., Incorporate herein by reference as If fully set forth at length paragraphs 1.28
of their Answer to Plaintiffs' complaint.
30. Any alleged Injuries sustained by Plaintiff were caused by his own negligence,
carelessness and recklessness, more specifically set forth as follows:
a. Failing to maintain a proper look out as he walked;
b. Failing to pay proper attention to the condition of the ground where
he walked;
c. Failing to take appropriate evasive actions;
d. Failing to use due care and caution while traversing the area where he
allegedly fell; and
e. Failing to wear appropriate footwear under the circumstances then
and there existing.
31. The fall complained of by Plaintiffs In their complaint, as well as the Injuries
or damages alleged resulting therefrom, were the direct and proximate result of the
comparative negligence, carelessness or recklessness of Plaintiffs herein, which negligence,
carelessness or recklessness bars or limits Plaintiffs' claim by virtue of the pennsYlvania
comparative Negligence Act.
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32. In the event It 15 determined that a hazard existed at the area of Plaintiff's
alleged fall, which 15 specifically denied, then Plaintiff was negligent In that he failed to
properly observe and avoid a condition which was open and obvious.
33. Plaintiff may have assumed tile risk of his Injury.
34. Plaintiffs' claim may be barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
35. Plaintiff may have failed to mitigate his damages,
36. Plaintiff may also have been negligent for failing to report the condition
which allegedly caused his fall,
WHIRIFORI. Defendants, Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Earnest f-.
Zimmerman and Kelly J. Zimmerman, Individually and as Owners and operators of
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc" respectfully request that JUdgment be entered In
their favor and against the Plaintiffs,
~~S:Zldl NIW MATT.' DI.ICTID TO DIPINDANT,
DIANI PI.IIII
37, The factual averments of Plaintiffs' complaint are Incorporated herein by
reference as If fully set forth at length. without admission or adoption,
38, The liability on the part of Defendants Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc"
Earnest F, Zimmerman and kelly J. Zimmerman. Individually and as Owners and operators
of Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc are specifically denied
39, If \lle averments contained In Plaintiffs' COml)lalnt are established, said
averments being specifically denied as they may relate to the Defendants Zimmerman
Plumbing & Heating. Inc. Earnelt F Zimmerman and kelly J Zimmerman, Individually and
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as owners and operators of Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., then the Injuries and
damages complained of by Plaintiffs were caused solely by the Defendant Diane Peresle.
40. Defendant Diane peresle has been Joined herein to protect the Defendants,
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Earnest F. Zimmerman and Kelly J. Zimmerman,
IndividuallY and as owners and operators of Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc.'s, rights
of Indemnity and contribution, and said Defendants aver that Defendant Diane Peresle Is
alone liable to the Plaintiffs or, In the alternative, that this Defendant Is liable over to
Defendants Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Earnest F. Zimmerman and Kelly J.
Zimmerman, Individually and as owners and operators of Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating,
Inc. or Jointly and severally liable on the Plaintiffs' causes of action.
WHIRIFORI, Defendants, Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Earnest F.
Zimmerman and KellY J. Zimmerman, Individually and as owners and operators of
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc., respectfully request that judgment be entered In
their favor and against all other parties.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFIR
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stephen E. Geduldlg, EsqUire
I,D. No. 43530
305 North Front street
P.o. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 1710B.Q999
(717) 237-7119
Attorneys for Defendants.
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
and Earnest F. Zimmerman and
Kelly J. Zimmerman, Individually and
as owners and operators of
Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Dated: JUne,I\,199S
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of Zimmerman
Plumbing & Heating, Inc., that 1 make this Verification on behalf of Defendant Zimmerman
Plumbing & Heating, Inc., and that I am familiar with the facts and allegations set forth In
the foregoing ANIWI., NIW MATTII AND 22S2Cdl NIW MATTII. I have read the
foregoing document and hereby affirm that It Is true and correct to the best of my
personal knowledge, Information and belief. This Verification Is made pursuant to 1 B Pa.C.S.
54904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN TilE COURT 01<' COMMON PLEAS
CUMDlo:RLANI) COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. 9!l-2408
UUANE E. MYERS ANU BRENUA MYERS,
1'lBlntllTs
UlANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN
PWMBING & IIEATING, INC. ANU
ERNEST t.. ZIMMt:RMAN ANU KEI.I.\' 1'.
ZIMMERMAN, INUlVmUAI.LY ANU AS
OWNERS AND OPERA TORS en'
ZIMMERMAN I'WMBING & IIEAl'ING,
INC.,
CIVIL AC1'I0N . LAW
JURY TRIAL UEMANDED
I>efendants
OImt:R
ANU NOW. this
1.7 tt day of oj 0 b c..r 0
19960 upon consideration of Defendants
Zlmmemlanos Motlontll Ohlaln Medical Records of Plalntiffpursuanllo Pa,R,C,P, 4003.1. said Motion
Is granted and Mechanlcshurg Family Practice Center will produce a complete copy of all records
regardlna Plalnllff 1>uane E, Myers 0 requested in the subpoena of Oclober 13. 1995. within 30
days of the date of Ihls Order,
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IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. 9!l-2408
DUANE E. MYERS AND BRENDA MYERS,
P1a1ntllTs
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & IIEATING, INC. ANU
ERNEST F. ZIMMERMAN AND KELLY T.
ZIMMERMAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS
OWNERS ANU OPERATORS OF
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & IIEATING,
INC.,
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANUED
Defendants
MOTION TO OBTAIN MEDICAL RECORDS
OF PLAINTIFF PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 4003.1
I. Plaintiffs Duane E. Myers and Brenda Myers filed a Complaint in the action captioned
above. against Defendants Zimmerman Plumbing & Beating. Inc. and Ernest F. Zilllmennan and Kelly
T. Zlmmennan. Individually and as Owners and Operators of Zlmmennan Plumbing & Beating. Inc.
("Zimmernlan") on May 4. 1995. alleging injuries sustained by Plainllff Duane E, Myers as the result
of an accident on May 9, 1993.
2. I>efendants Zimmernlan has received Information through discovery that Plaintiff Duane
E. Myers has received medical treatment from Mechanicsburg Family Practice Center. 122 South Filbert
Street. Mechanlcsburg. Pennsylvania 17055.
3, Mechanicsburg Family Practice Ccnter was scrved with a subpoena for medical records
of Plaintiff Duane E, Myers on Oclober 130 19950 pursuant to Pa,R,C.P, 4003.1. ^ copy of the
subpoena and NOllce of Records Deposllion Is attached as Exhibit ^,
4, Mechanlcsburg Family Practice Center has failed III respond to the subpoena and
Indlcaling that they would forward Plaintiff Os records only upon receipt of a court ordero as evidenced
In correspondence attached as Exhlhitll,
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JOSEPH P IiAf [A
JA.MES K THOI-,lAS II
JEFrREY 0 REnlG
PE tER J CURR.
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EOWARD H JOAOAJl ..H
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DAVIO L SCHWALM
KEVlfj E 0500m.e
PEnn J SPEMEA
DOUOL'S 0 MARCELLO
PAUL J DELl),5EGA
DANIEL J GALLAGHER
noeERT A 'ArLOR
SARAH W "'ROSELL
EuaWE N MCHUGH
RICHARD C SWECA
STEPHEN E GEOUlD,(J
KAREN S COATES
ANN F Q[PAULIS
MARGARET A SHEAFFER
fODD 8 NARVOl
KEVIN C McNAMARA
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CERTIFIED MAIl/RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Custodian of Records
Mechanicsburg Family Practice Center
'22 South Filbert Street
Mechanicsburg. PA /7055
Re: Du.ne E. Myers and Brenda Myers Y. Zlmmerm.n Plumbln. & He.t1n.. 1'1./
To whom It may concern:
fne/osed with this leller Is a 5uL'poena calling for the production of various documents /11
your possession and/or under your control, At thi~ point In lime. we are only interested In obtaining
copies of anv anrl all medical "word!, (\l/i'~~ 'V."'!!, ,:h3rt~. '_'orre!:pcndc::cc, :rCJtment tecQI'ds,
handwrilten office /Iotes, or olnl' (}liJer ,,'corlls or dUCllnwllls lit any kind or nature, without
limitation, pertaining to Duane f, Myer~; DOll: ()'J/05/54; 55#: /74-46-5709. Please nOle that the
Subpoena directs you 10 produce llrese docurnetlls on or be/ore Oc-Iobl'r 30. 1995. Please contact
me at the above releplroflf' /lumber if you cannot comply willr tire requested date to produce tlrese
records, Your cooper,ltion inlhis regard is apfJfl'ci,lled,
Please note Ilral this 5ubpOf'l1ol rf'fjUl'Sls any and all informal ion. withoul IIm/Wion.
perlalnlnll to tlw abov,-~rl'ff'rl'ncl'd individual, If you dloose 10 wil/lllo/d ,lny rl'cords. documents.
or Information. you slrou/d !l) nOlf' \'our orn/lsiom on lire l'nclfJH'd Affidavir. Tlrls 5ubpoen,l also
(/'fjue~ts all information, ,1I1d th('ff' IS no tinlf' /irnllalion on olny of l/lf'le (('cords,
Cuslodian of Records
Oclober /3, /995
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II is nDl necessarl'lhal you aCllla/ly appear for Ihis r..('(mls dl'pOl/lion provided Ihal you
fDrward cDpies Df lilt' records ff!Quesled on Ihe Subpo..na on or before Ill(' .lboV!' dall', If II is your
preference ID prDduce Ihe in(ormoltion 1/1 person, IVI' C,1I1 pron.ed wilh your dl'pOlilion assc/leduled
on Ihe enclosed Subpoena, I'lease be aSllJred Ihal Ihis I i"n will ff'imburse you (or Ihe ff',llonable
duplication expenses, 11 lhe cosl of nholor:onylnll lhe reQuelled Informallon exceed. S2S.00.
Dlease conlacl my officI'.
If you have any additional questions. pleas!' fl'elln'p 10 mnlaLl me allhp abov/' lell'phone
number.
Very ITIIly I'ours.
THOMA.S, THOMA.S & tiMER
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cc: Richard Baleman. Jr.. Esquire (w/enc.)
James L. Goldsmllh, Esquire (w/enc.)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DUANE E. MYERS and
BRENDA MYERS
File No. 95-2408 CIVIL TERM
v.
ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING << HEATING, ET AL
S U 13 I' 0 E N A
TO: Custodian of Recorda - Mechanicsburq Family Practice Center
122 South Filbert Street. Mechanicsburq, PA 17055
1. You are hel-eby ordel-ed by the o::ourt to produce records at Thomas.
Thomas & Hafer. 305 North Front Street. P.O. Box 999
(Specify courtroom or other place)
at Harrisburq Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on ~':' ,I' -,,55
at 10:00 o'clock, -A....M., to testify on behalf of Defendanto Zimmerman
Plumbinq & Beatinqo Inc.
in the above case, and to remain until excused.
2. And bring wi th you the following: Any and all medical records, office
,noteso handwritten records, correspondence 0 charts. billinq records.
treatment records 0 or any other documents without limitation oertaininq to
DUANI EUGEHI MYERS, DOBI 09/05/54, SSI 174-46-5709
If you fail to at-tend or to produce the documents or things required by
this subpoena, you may be subject to the sanctions authorized by Rule 234.5
of the Pennsylvania Rules of civil Procedure, including but not limited to
costs, attorney fees and imprisonment.
ISSUED BY A PARTY/COUNSEL IN COMPLIANCE WITH Pa.R.C.P. No. 234.2(a)
NAME: Steuhen E. Geduldiq. Esauir~
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lIarrisburq, 1'/\ 17108-0999
TELEPHONE, (717) 237-'/119
SUPREME COURT IDU 43530
BY THE COURT,
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Prothonotary, Civil Division
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uFl'lCIAL NOTE, Thin I,uno ul uubpoena nhall be lwed whenever il subpoe a is
iUfJlI<1lJll" incllldilloJ healinfju ill connectiull wlth depositiona and before
,llblll,ltlllll, llIilutf!IU, ,'O)1111111IH1IOll"IH, .:I.C. III ('olllpliallCf! with Pa.H.C.P. No.
,~!ol,l, 11,1 1J1IlJp()('Il.'l Illl (!Iudllctloll of d"clIllIentlJ, recolds Ill" things is
dt':iUltt!d, l'llH1pl'-~tn paltlql'aph ::.
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THOMAS, mOMAS & tiMER
Stophon E. GoduldlR, Eoqulr.
305 Norlh Fronl Slroo'
P.O. Bo. 999
H.rrl,burR, PA 1710B.o999
(717) 137.7119-
(717) 237-7105 IF..1
DUANE E. MYERS and BRENDA MYERS,
Husband and Wife,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95.2408
v.
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING
& HEATING, INC., ERNEST F. ZIMMERMAN
and KELLV T. ZIMMERMAN, Individually and
as Owners and Operators of ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF RECORDS DEPOSITION
TO: Counsel of Record
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure,
Defendants, through Ihelr attorneys, will take a Records Deoosltlon pursuanl to the allached
Subpoena at Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, 305 North Front Street, P.O. Bo. 999, HarrlsburB,
Pennsylvania, 17108, on October 30. 1995 at 10:00 a.m. and continuing Ihereafler until compleled,
before a Notary Public or other person aulhorized 10 take oath by law.
THIS RECORDS DEPOSITION IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COPYING RECORDS ONLV
There will be 110 Interrogiltioll oi lite deponent and it Is expected Ihat no altorneys will be
present. The deponent shall bring wilh themlhe documenls ilS set forth on Ihe enclosed Subpoena.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
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STEPHEN E. GEDULI>IG, ESQUIRE
305 NORTH FRONT STREET - 6TH FLOOR
HARRISBURG, PA 17108-0999-
(717) 237-7119
Date: October 16, 1995
DUANE E. MYERS and BRENDA MYERS,
liulband and Wife,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY-PENNSYlVANIA
NO. 95-2408
v.
DIANE PERESIE, ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING
& IiEATING, INC., ERNEST r. ZIMMElIMAN
and KElLY T. ZIMMERMAN, Individually and
al Ownen and Operalon of ZIMMERMAN
PLUMBING & IiEATING, INC.
Defendanll
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IUCORDSJll.fH.51TION AFFIDAill
I. Ihe undeli'Mned, bl'II1M duly '''lIIn dtlllldll'M 10 Idw. dl'llU,e and .ay thai I am a duly aUlhorized
Recordi Cu,'od,an w,lh Ihl' dulhnllly 10 I I'rllty "lid ".tllld., dnd I ""eby n'lt,fy lolhe followll18:
1, The rerords altachlJd twrplc) dIP tfUP dlld (OIft'( Ilopw!t 01 lhe rerords In my pC)iwnlOn pertaining
10 DUANE E. MYERS.
2. 1 hal. lI1r1udll'g 11m Il'rl,tll alllll1, .11 "'lllId. ldlled fill 111 Ihe allarhed Subpoena "tllrh are in my
c",tody. have been pholO( ollled 111 my 011111'. 111 II1Y p,,'senre, dl my dlfecllon. dnd under my supervISion by
], lhal unl"" qualltll'd In Paragldph 5, dll record, wer" ploduted m my pre,ence dnd in Ihe mdmary
enUlie of hUi,n"" hy aulhortled pmsonnel dl 01 nl'dl Ih" IIIne of Ihe all. londltlon. m ev"nl,
4, ^ car"lul iemh has Ill'en II1dde hy m,' ot dl my dllerllllll 111I ,,'{mdi pertall1lng 10 Ih" above-
idenlified indIVidual dnd 1Ill! "" md, plodul ed puriUdnl 10 Ihe allat hed Subpoena Ulml,lule and are the
record I of Ihe individual '0 ,denl,t,ed,
5, ^ddit,onallllmmenli:
_ (Be lure to pnlpf the word nonp If t1WfP dIP 110 (ommt"nlli )
I dedare Ihe fmPRllIng 'drt. d' d'" Wllhll1 my pelilll1dl knowledge. dIe tlue dnd ({",ert and thai the
other farti ronlall1pd helell1 dIe "ue and I orrell 10 Ih" he" 01 my knowledgp. mfmmalllm, dnd helief,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I. STEPHEN Eo GEDULDIG, ESQUIRE of the 1.lw firm of THOMAS, THOMAS, & HAFER, do
certify that I served the fOH'lloil11! dOCUI11t'111 011 thl! followil1ll persol1(sl, by depositil1l! the same 111
the United States M.lil, pmldlle prepdid, dl H.trrisburll, Pl>nnsylvdnla dddressed as follows:
Richard B. Baleman, Jr" Esquire
MYCHAK, GECKLE & WELKER, P.c.
230 Soulh Broad Street
Elevenlh Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
James L. Goldsmith, Esquire
CALDWELL & KEARNS
3631 North Front Streel
HarrisburR, PA 17110
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
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