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GERALD B. HABECKER,
DOLORES HABECKER, and .
DOE & JERRY'S BARBECUE COMPANY
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2001. :l-3 i' CIVIL TERM
PEERLESS INSURANCE COMPANY and
LffiERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint, order and
notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing
with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned
that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against
you by the court without further money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER, OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
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Act of 1990
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the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
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GERALD B. HABECKER,
DOLORES HABECKER, and
DOE & JERRY'S BARBECUE COMPANY
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1
NO. 200f - J 3,( CIVIL TERM
PEERLESS INSURANCE COMPANY and
LffiERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiffs, GERALD B. HABECKER, DOLORES
HABECKER, AND DOE & JERRY'S BARBEQUE COMPANY, by and through their
attorneys, Irwin & McKnight, and makes the following Complaint against the Defendant,
PEERLESS INSURANCE COMPANY, as follows:
1.
The Plaintiffs are Gerald B. Habecker and Dolores Habecker, adult individuals residing at
1715 Letchworth Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2.
The Plaintiff, Doe & Jerry's Barbeque Company is a Pennsylvania Corporation solely
owned by the Plaintiffs, Gerald B. Habecker and Dolores Habecker.
3.
The Defendant is Peerless Insurance Company, a Division of Liberty Mutual Insurance
Company with its regional office located at 100 Corporate Center Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17011.
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4.
The Plaintiffs operated a restaurant and a catering service at 902 North Front Street,
Wormleyburg, Pennsylvania 17043.
5.
The Defendant, Peerless Insurance Company, provided various insurance coverages to the
Plaintiffs for their business property owned by the Plaintiffs and used in the business and loss of
business if the business was disrupted by a covered casualty.
6.
On or about January 17,2005, a fire destroyed the business of the Plaintiffs and most of
their equipment and supplies used in their business.
7.
Thereafter, the Plaintiffs were unable to continue their business.
8.
The Defendant, Peerless Insurance Company, refused to provide coverages provided in its
policy of insurance numbered CBP 9689434.
9.
The Plaintiffs have requested payment for coverages provided by the Defendants through
the their policy of insurance.
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10.
The Plaintiffs have sustained damages in the following amounts:
1. Loss of equipment and supplies in the amount of $199,209.69
A copy of which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A".
2. Loss of business which the Plaintiffs had contracted to provide to
customers as follows:
a. Food. ........... ................................$77 ,635.40
b. Beverages ............ ....... ........ ..... ........5,547.00
c. Equipment .............. ..... ..................10,974.50
d. Labor ...................... ........ ..... ............1 ,057.00
e. Other ...................................... ..... ....1 ,393.25
f. Service Charges.............................3! ,693.18
g. State Tax .......................................10.844.74
Total . .......................... ..............$159,145.57
Total Damages .........................$385,455.43
11.
The failure of the Defendants to provide coverage for the above damages constitutes a
breach of the insurance contract.
12.
Despite the request for payment by the Plaintiffs, the Defendants have failed to pay any
funds to the Plaintiffs for the losses sustained in the fire.
13.
The Plaintiffs had no involvement nor were they responsible for causing the fire which
destroyed their own business.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs requests judgment against the Defendants, Peerless
Insurance Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company of the sum of Three Hundred Eighty
Five Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty Five and 43/100 ($385,455.43) Dollars with the cost of this
action, reasonable legal fees, and interest as permitted by law.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & KNIGHT
Date: January 12, 2007
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by counsel
and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this document
and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:January 12. 2007
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Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
Identification Number: 72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
717/237-7132
Attorneys for Defendant Peerless Insurance Company
GERALD B, HABECKER, DOLORES
HABECKER and DOE & JERRY'S
BARBECUE COMPANY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
NO. 2007-235
v.
CIVIL TERM
PEERLESS INSURANCE COMPANY
and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
NOTICE OF FILING OF NOTICE OF REMOVAL
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please take notice that the Defendant Peerless Insurance Co., in the above matter did,
on the 1 st day of February, 2007, file in the United States District Court for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania, a Notice of Removal of this action at docket number 1 :07 -CV-196, A copy of the
Notice of Removal is attached hereto.
Respectfully submitted,
DATE: dl/I/07
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
By i t '11Yl~
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
I.D,#72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 237-7132
478698-1
Case 1 :07 -cv-00196-CCC Document 1 Filed 02/01/2007 Page 1 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
GERALD B. HABECKER,
DOLORES HABECKER, and
DOE & JERRY'S BARBECUE
COMPANY,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CIVIL ACTION NO.:!' [f7~GLJ-/9h
Plaintiffs
JURYTR~LDEMANDED
v.
PEERLESS INSURANCE
COMPANY and LIBERTY
MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
Defendants hereby give Notice of Removal of this action from the Court
of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, where it is now
pending as Civil Action - Law, No. 2007-235, to the United States District
Case 1 :07 -cv-00196-CCC Document 1 Filed 02/01/2007 Page 2 of 5
Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, pursuant to 28 U.S.C, S 1441 et
seq. In support of this removal, Defendants aver as follows:
1. Plaintiffs, Gerald B. Habecker, Dolores Habecker, and Doe &
Jerry's Barbecue Company, commenced this action against Defendants,
Peerless Insurance Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, by
filing a Complaint on January 12, 2007, A true and correct copy of Plaintiffs'
Complaint is attached hereto as Exhibit "A," This is the only process,
pleadings or order filed in the state court action.
2, Plaintiffs Habecker are citizens of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. See Complaint at ~1,
3. Plaintiff Doe & Jerry Barbecue Company is a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of Pennsylvania, with a principal place
of business in Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania, See Complaint at ~~ 2, 4.
4. Defendant Peerless Insurance Company is a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of New Hampshire, with a principal
place of business in Keene, New Hampshire.
Case 1 :07 -cv-00196-CCC Document 1 Filed 02/01/2007 Page 3 of 5
5, Defendant Liberty Mutual Insurance Company is a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of Massachusetts, with a principal
place of business in Boston, Massachusetts,
4, Plaintiffs' Complaint alleges that Plaintiffs' cause of action is
based upon breach of contract. The total amount in controversy exceeds
$75,000.
5, Accordingly, the United States District Courts have original
jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U .S,C, S 1332(a) and this action is
removable to this Honorable Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C, S 1441,
6. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. S 1446(b), this Notice is filed within thirty
(30) days after service of the Complaint on Defendants.
7. Pursuant to 28 U.S,C. S 1446(b), a written notice of filing of this
Notice of Removal shall be given to all parties.
8. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. S 1446(d),a true and correct copy of this
Notice of Removal is being filed with the Prothonotary of the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County.
Case 1 :07-cv-00196-CCC Document 1 Filed 02/01/2007 Page 4 of 5
WHEREFORE, Defendants Peerless Insurance Company and Liberty
Mutual Insurance Company remove this matter to the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
By: /s/ Kevin C. McNamara
Kevin C, McNamara, Esquire
1.0.#72668
305 North Front Street
P,O, Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 237-7132
Attorneys for Defendants
Dated: 2/1/07
Case 1 :07 -cv-00196-CCC Document 1 Filed 02/01/2007 Page 5 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
CERTIFICATE OF . SERVICE
I certify that the foregoing document in within action was served upon
the following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows,
postage prepaid and depositing the same in the United States Mail, First
Class Mail, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on the 1 st day of February, 2007:
Marcus A, McKnight, III, Esquire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
By: /s/ Kevin C. McNamara
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
I.D.#72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 237-7132
Attorneys for Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYL VANIA,
GERALDB.HABECKE~
DOLORES HABECKER, and
DOE & JERRY'S BARBECUE COMPANY
Plaintiffs
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
PEERLESS INSURANCE COMPANY and
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendant
'1
NO. 2006 - ,2 =3:S CIVIL TERM
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint, order and
notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing
with the court your defenses or objections to the clairm set forth against you, You are warned
that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against
you by the court without further money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the plaintiff, You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER, OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
)iUt; cOpy fROM HfOORI.
, T ~;timony whereof I \ here unto set my t\at;
. J the s~ ot said ~e.x:;I. ~~. ~
u~ '." / i~~~Y Q~S:, f;~' I, ~ fr.J~..
".W' :=- ~honotatv
Case 1: 07 -cv-OO 196-CCC Document 1
Filed 02/01/2007 Page 2 of 13
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
Act of 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office, All anangements mllst be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You mLlst attend the scheduled conference or hearing,
2
Case 1 :07 -cv-OO 196-CCC Document 1 Filed 02/0 1/2007 Page 3 of 13
GERALDB.HABECKE~
DOLORES HABECKER, and
DOE & JERRY'S BARBECUE COMPANY
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYL VANIA,
v.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 2001- 23 t{ CIVIL TERM
PEERLESS INSURANCE COMPANY and
LffiERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiffs, GERALD B. HABECKER, DOLORES
HABECKER, AND DOE & JERRY'S BARBEQUE COMPANY, by and through their
attorneys, Irwin & McKnight, and makes the following Complaint against the Defendant,
PEERLESS INSURANCE COMPANY, as follow:;:
1.
The Plaintiffs are Gerald B. Habecker and Dolores Habecker, adult individuals residing at
1715 Letchworth Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2,
The Plaintiff, Doe & Jerry's Barbeque Company is a Pennsylvania Corporation solely
owned by the Plaintiffs, Gerald B. Habecker and Dolores Habecker.
3.
The Defendant is Peerless Insurance Company, a Division of Liberty Mutual Insurance
Company with its regional office located at 100 Corporate Center Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17011.
3
Case 1 :07 -cv-00196-CCC Document 1
Filed 02/01/2007 Page 4 of 13
4,
The Plaintiffs operated a restaurant and a catering service at 902 North Front Street,
Wormleyburg, Pennsylvania 17043.
5.
The Defendant, Peerless Insurance Company, provided various insurance coverages to the
Plaintiffs for their business property owned by the Plaintiffs and used in the business and loss of
business if the business was disrupted by a covered casualty.
6.
On or about January 17, 2005, a fire destroyed the business of the Plaintiffs and most of
their equipment and supplies llsed in their business.
7.
Thereafter, the Plaintiffs were unable to continue their business.
8,
The Defendant, Peerless Insurance Company.. refused to provide coverages provided in its
policy of insurance numbered CBP 9689434.
9.
The Plaintiffs have requested payment for coverages provided by the Defendants through
the their policy of insurance,
4
Case 1 :07 -cv-OO 196-CCC Document 1
Filed 02/01/2007 Page 5 of 13
10.
The Plaintiffs have sustained damages in the following amounts:
1. Loss of equipment and supplies in the amount of $199,209.69
A copy of which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A".
2. Loss of business which the Plaintiffs had contracted to provide to
customers as follows:
a. Food.. ............ .......... ..... ......... ......S77 ,635 .40
b. Beverages... ........ ........... ..................5 ,547,00
c. Equipment .....................................10,974.50
d. Labor.......................................... .....1 ,057.00
e. Other.......... ........................... ...... ....1,393.25
f. Service Charges................... ..........31 ,693.18
g. State Tax .......................................10,844.74
Total .......... ....... ..... .................. .$159.145.57
Total Damages .........................$]85,455.43
11.
The failure of the Defendants to provide coverage for the above damages constitutes a
breach of the insurance contract.
12.
Despite the request for payment by the Plaintiffs, the Defendants have failed to pay any
funds to the Plaintiffs for the losses sustained in the tire.
13.
The Plaintiffs had no involvement nor were they responsible for causing the fire which
destroyed their own business.
5
Case 1 :07 -cv-00196-CCC Document 1 Filed 02/01/2007 Page 6 of 13
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs requests judgment against the Defendants, Peerless
Insurance Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company of the sum of Three Hundred Eighty
Five Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty Five and 431100 ($385,455.43) Dollars with the cost of this
action, reasonable legal fees, and interest as permitted by law.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN &
Date: January 12, 2007
6
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Document 1
Filed 02/01/2007
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by counsel
and myself in the preparation of this action. I hav(~ read the statements made in this document
and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that false statements herein made are subject to th(, penalties of 18 Pa, C.S.A. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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~ECKER
Date:January 12. 2007
CERTlFICA TE OF SERVICE
I, Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing document oljl the following persons by placing same in the United States mail,
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postage prepaid, on the 1-. day of r; bVl."lCA "'1 ' 2007:
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
IRWIN & MCKNIGHT
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3222
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
BYldc - //f1 V]~~
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2007-00235 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HABECKER GERALD B ET AL
VS
PEERLESS INSURANCE COMPANY ET
SHARON LANTZ
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
PEERLESS INSURANCE COMPANY
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1553:00 HOURS, on the 18th day of January , 2007
at 275 GRANDVIEW AVENUE
3RD FLOOR
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
JACKIE SCOTT, ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Postage
Surcharge
So Answers:
18.00
13.20
.39
10.00
.00 /
41.59V'
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R. Thomas Kline
01/19/2007
MARCUS MCKNIGHT
day
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./ Deputy elf
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Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this
of
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
.
CASE NO: 2007-00235 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HABECKER GERALD B ET AL
VS
PEERLESS INSURANCE COMPANY ET
SHARON LANTZ
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1553:00 HOURS, on the 18th day of January , 2007
at 275 GRANDVIEW AVENUE
3RD FLOOR
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
JACKIE SCOTT, ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
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Sworn and Subscibed to
6.00
.00
.00
10.00
.00 I
16.00
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R. Thomas Kline
01/19/2007
MARCUS MCKNI GHT
day
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