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If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action personally or by attorney at the hearing scheduled by the Court and presenting to the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you, you are warned that if you fail to do so, the Court and the case may proceed against you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court, A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff, You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation with your children. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IP YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OPPICE SET FORTH BELOW TO PIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. COURT ADMINISTRATOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 (717) 240-6200 (717) 697-0371 PANNEBAKER AND JONES, P,C, Attorneys for Plaintiff By' #hfrLH~ Peter R.'Henninger, r., Esquire I.D, #44873 4000 Vine Street Middletown, PA 17057 Telephone: 717-944-1333 BYRON GREG RUBY, Plaintiff v, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. MARLENE C. STUCKERT, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Byron Greg Ruby, by and through his attorneys, Pannebaker and Jones, P.C., and avers as follows: 1. The Plaintiff, Byron Greg Ruby, an adult individual who currently resides at 324 C Caravan Court, Middletown, Dauphin county, Pennsylvania 17057, 2. The Defendant is Marlene C. Stuckert, an adult individual who currently resides at 244 Deerfield Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011. 3. At all times relevant hereto, the Defendant, Marlene C, Stuckert was driving a 1985 Plymouth, Pennsylvania registration number KLS-011, owned by her husband, John G. Stuckert, 4. On or about November 18, 1994, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Plaintiff was the driver of a 1989 Chevrolet Truck owned by his employer, William S. Zimmerman, registration plate YG-87132 and was travelling north in the 100 block of 12th Street in Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Suddenly and without warning, the vehicle owned by John G. Stuckert and driven by the -1- , '.*- '- ...........-. ......- Defendant, Marlene C. Stuckert crossed into the northbound lane of travel and struck the Defendant's vehicle causing the Defendant's vehicle to go off the roadway and violently sheer off a utility pole owned by PP&L. 5. As a result of the collision, set forth above, the Plaintiff, Byron Greg Ruby, sustained serious bodily injury, to wit: trauma of his spine, causing lumbar muscle spasms, straightening, and acute lumbosacral strain, resulting in constant lower back pain and decreased range of motion as a result of such sever strain. 6. As a result of the foregoing injuries sustained by the Plaintiff, Byron Greg Ruby, he has been required to undergo medical treatment, which medical services were reasonably necessary, 7. The collision injuries upon which the within state of cause of action is based, were due to the sole negligence of the Defendant, Marlene C. Stuckert, 8, Defendant, Marlene C. Stuckert, was negligent in that: a, She did operate a vehicle in a wreck less manner under the circumstances; b. She failed to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control at the time of the accident; c. She operated the vehicle and failed to take proper -2- precaution to insure that she had a safe, clear distance in which to stop to avoid cOlliding with the vehicle operated by the Plaintiff; d. She did operate the vehicle without due regard to the safety and position of Plaintiff herein, at the point aforesaid; e. She crossed in to the Plaintiff's lane of travel with no warning in such a manner that did not enable the Plaintiff to avoid the collision. 9. Plaintiff, Byron Greg Ruby, avers as a result of the injuries sustained as set forth above, he will continue to suffer from the pain and may require future medical care for which he will incur additional medical expenses. 10. As a result of the foregoing injuries, Plaintiff, Byron Greg Ruby was unable to work at his position of employment for a period of time. 11. As a result of the foregoing injuries, Plaintiff, Byron Greg Ruby is experiencing restriction of certain physical activities and expects that in the future this restriction will cause him difficulty in pursuit of his livelihood and the hobbies and activities formerly enjoyed by him. 12. By reason of the injuries sustained by Plaintiff, Byron -J- Greg Ruby, as set forth above, he has undergone great physical and mental and sUffering and is advised, and therefore, avers that he will undergo further physical and mental pain and suffering in the future. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Byron Greg Ruby, requests that jUdgment be entered in his favor and against the Defendant, Marlene C, Stuckert for an amount in excess of twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars plus the cost of this action. Respectfully submitted, PANNEBAKER AND JONES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: ~~t~ Pete R. enn. nger, ., Esquire 1.0. #44873 4000 Vine Street Middletown, PA 17057-3596 Telephone: 717-944-1333 PRH:jmp GR-COMP #14079 -4- ;q,-- VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct, I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S.A. 54904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. -5- SHERIFF'S RETURN CASE NOI 199~-03678 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA I COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND RUBY BYRON GREG VS, STUCKERT MARLENE C ROBERT FINK . Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, that he served the within COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION upon STUCKERT MARLENE C the defendant, at 1845100 HOURS, on the ~ day of 3uly 19~ at 244 DEERFIELD ROAD CAMP HILL. PA 17011 ,CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, by handing to MARLENE STUCKERT a true and attested copy of the COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION together with LAW AND NOTICE and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof, Sheriff's Costs I Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge So answers I ,.,' r~'1,!t~<i R, 'Inomas K11ne, ~ner1~t 18,00 8.96 .00 2,00 G28.~6 ~ETER HENNINGER, 3R, 08/02/~;95 {j?~yL~ ~ Sworn and subscribed to before me this q1k< day of ~I-~ 19 '1': A,D, CM.. ~ ~DO.ti ~ ro ana ary ~ - >-.. "j- ;:'''';-. \d":.'.r t.!~U_t t""."n._ . ~~ i:; .... ~:! '. ~; ,.' .J..r: .' ,,!Z ;~ :11 ';.G ". = a- m N ~ (..~ ::> .,. r.. ~ ~ t; .. ~ 9 w 0 r4 E co 5 ~ !i co i Ii co i :l Ii ~ 0: .. .. " Q ~ 2: d .. ~ .. VI 0: .. it ~ 0 0: Z C .. ~ VI 2: 0 ~ ... ~ .... .. " '.. - ~ THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER Jeffrey B, Rettig, Esquire 305 North Front Street P.O, Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 171011-0999 (71n 255-7639 - (71n 237-7105 (Fax) I,D, No. 19616 Attorney for Defendant BYRON GREG RUBY, Plaintiff v. MARLENE C, STUCKERT, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY-PENNSYLVANIA NO, 3678 CIVIL 1995 CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE To: Lawrence E. Welker, Prothonotary Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER Please enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of DEFENDANT MARLENE C, STUCKERT, in the above-caplioned action. Date: August 21, 1995 FREY B. RETTI , 05 NORTH FR P.O. BOX 999 HARRISBURG, PA 171011-0999 (717) 255-7639 " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, JEFFREY B, RETTIG, ESQUIRE of the law firm of THOMAS, THOMAS, & HAFER, do certify that I served a copy of the foregoing document on the following person(s), by depositing the same In the United States Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania addressed as (ollows: Peter Henninger, Esquire PANNEBAKER and JONES, P,C, 4000 Vine Street Middletown, PA 17057-3596 THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER Date: August 21, 1995 r- .... ... V> U"t CJ"t - ...~ ,.t.;: ~;.~:~; '.: '," ~ .... .... (V) .... . ) ,-', :','r , , ~(" I. ~ ~ t; to Ii w II c:4 a: 0 Iii .. E ~ .. .. ~ .. z .. CI II .. Ii ll.. 0 a: ... .. II ::0 ~ E z .; II I< .. ,.!! 0 a: i ~ z a: S .. c 0 z E ... ... ~ . . .. . THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER ''1: J,Hr.y B. R,II/II, &quir. IDII1T1m:JlTlONNQ.: /96/6 MM NonIt".,.,...., ,.",.,.. M ",,,..0... "',J,,.1I1. BRYON GREGG RUBY, Plaintiff v, MARLENE C. STUCKERT, Defendants AI/om.yo /o,O.t."d.", IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA, CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 95-3678 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: Plaintiff and counsel, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE ENCLOSED NEW MATTER WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS OF SERVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. DATE: 11,/'1 f--- THOMAS. THOMAS & HAFER C / ,;~ '~ Jeffr y B. Rettig, Es Ir 1.0/#19616 P,O. Box 999 305 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 (717) 255-7639 Attorneys for Defendant BRYON GREGG RUBY Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 95'-3/0'18 CIVIL ACTION - LAW MARLENE C. STUCKERT, Defendant DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER AND NOW comes the Dafendant, Marlene C. Stuckert, by her ettorneys, Thomas, Thornas & Hafer, and answers Plaintiff's Complaint as follows: 1. It Is adrnitted that the Plaintiff is who he says he is. 2-3. Admitted. 4. Denied as stated. It is adrnitted that Defendant's vehicle crossed the dividing line and came in contact with Plaintiff's vehicle. It is further adrnitted that Plaintiff's vehicle then struck a utility pole. As to the balance of allegations of this paragraph, after reasonable investigation, the Defendant is without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments and they are therefore deemed to be denied and proof thereof is demanded. 5-6. Denied. After reasonable investigation the Defendant is without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments and they are therefore deerned to be denied and proof thereof is demanded. 7. Denied as stated. It is adrnitted that Defendant was the cause of this accident. B. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Defendant is liable for Plaintiff's injuries, if any. 9-12, Denied. After reasonable investigation the Defendant Is without sufficiant information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments and they are therefore deemed to be denied and proof thereof is demanded. WHEREFORE, Defendant admits responsibility for the happening of this accident. NEW MATTER 13. Plaintiff's clairns are subject to the provision of the Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Act, limitations of which are incorporated herein by reference thereto. 14. Plaintiff may be subject to the provisions of the Iirnited tort option in which case Pleintiff's Complaint falls to state a claim upon which relief may be grented. WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed without cost to her. THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER / Esquire Attorney No. 616 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 255-7648 VERIFICATION I, Marlane C, Stuckert, have reed the foregoing DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER and hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the best of rny personal knowledge, or information and belief. This Verification and staternent is made subjoct to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. !4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. VhLMi~ (!. A(~~ MARLENE C. STUCKERT Dated: ~ / 3 'I CJ S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, JEFFREY B. RETTIG, ESQUIRE of the law firrn of THOMAS, THOMAS, & HAFER, do certify that I served the foregoing document on the following person!s), by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania eddressed as follows: Peter R. Henninger, Jr., Esquire 400 Vine Street Middletown, PA 17057 THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER ~ ' EY B. RETTIG, E UIRE Date: 9/b/Cf -- ) LJ' tF' :'C L6.-~ m N (""j :;;. ,~ U.l l.ll < .... 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I., ..; \ :",', ~ Ii I., BYRON GREG RUBY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v, NO, 9~ - J" 7 J' MARLENE C, STUCKERT, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW PLAINTIFF'S ANSWBR TO NEW MATTBR OF DBFBNDANT AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Byron Greg Ruby, by and through his attorneys, Pannebaker and Jones, P.C., and answers Defendant's New Matter and avers as follows: 13, The averments in Paragraph 13 of Defendant's New Matter state conclusions of law to which no response is required, 14, The averments in Paragraph 14 of Defendant's New Matter state conclusions of law to which no response is required, To the extent a response is required, Plaintiff specifically denies that he is subject to the provisions of the limited tort option and therefore specifically denies that his Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, Proof to the contrary is demanded at trial, WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that Defendant's New Matter be dismissed and a judgment be awarded in favor of the Plaintiff in an amount in excess of $20,000.00. Respectfully submitted, PANNEBAKER AND JONES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiffs By: ~ Peter R, H I. D, #44873 4000 Vine Street Middletown, PA 17057-3596 Telephone: 717-944-1333 re PRH:jmp RUBY-ANS .,,,,n"7Q VBRIPICATIOH I verify that the statements made in this Answer to New Matter are true and correct, I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C,S.A, 54904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, CBRTIFICATB OF SBRVICB A copy of the foregoing Answer to New Matter has been duly served upon the Marlene C, stuckert, by sending a copy to Jeffrey B, Rettig, attorney of record. Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER P.O, Box 999 305 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 by depositing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, in Middletown, pennsylvania, this /3/f., day of ~~ 1995, PANNEBAKER & JONES, p,C, Attorneys for Plaintiff By: MLu~~ Peter ,Hen nger, Jr. squ re I,D, #44873 4000 Vine Street Middletown, PA 17057-3596 Telephone: (717) 944-1333 .. .. \. .... ... ..... ..' .... :;.':...:. ': BYRON GREG RUBY ._____._..._...__.....J._.._..____..__._.__.__ Plaintiff [D eM Coun 01 COIIUIIGn Plc:u 01 ClIIDberIaad CoUDcy, Pcunsylnnia. .---..-----.------------..------------------- V" N,l. u_muuu2..'i;).fl.rll__u__ ClvU. i9._____ MARLENE C. STUCKERT, -----.--.-...--------------------------------- ----------------.---.-...----...---.---.---.-. 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