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27 W. HIGII ST.
POB 261
CARLISLE I'A 17013
TELEPHONE 717.243.1790
STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY,
PLAINTIFF
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ANDREW P. STOPYRA. JR.,
52 EMS PSC 9
Box 3433
APO AE 09123
DEFENDANT
To: Lawrence E. Welker, Prothonotary
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WILLIAM P. DOUGLAS, ESQ.
Supreme Cuurt I.D.' 37926
GEORGE F. OOUGLAS, III, ESQ.
Supreme Court I.D.' 61886
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
1995 - .ft.4.iJ;: CIVIL TERM
CIVil ACTION LAW
PRAECIPE
Please issue a writ of summons in a civil action against the
defendant.
Date:
September t9. 1995
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Attorney for the
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
State Farm Insurance Company
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Court of COnunOIl Pleaa
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95-4980 Civil
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Andrew P. Stopyra, Jr.
52- EMS PSC 9
Box 3433
APO AE 09123
Civil Action - Law
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Andrew P. Stopyra. Jr.
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You a", he",by notified that
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 95-4980 CIVIL TERM
ANDREW P. STOPYRA, JR
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, William P. Douglas, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say
that on September 30,1995, a writ of summons was served on the defendant,
Andrew P. Stopyra, Jr., by certified mail, return receipt requested. A copy of the
writ of summons and the signed return receipt card are attached hereto.
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William P. Douglas
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 10th day of October, 1995.
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95-4980 Civil
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Andrew P. Stopyra. Jr.
52 EMS PSC 9
Box 3433
APO AE 09123
Civil Action - Law
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Andrew P. Stopyra. Jr.
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You ar< hereby notified thaI
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against you which you are required 10 defend or a default judgment may be entered against you
(SEAL)
LAWRENCE E. WELKER
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STATE FARM INSURANCE
COMPANY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA.
CML ACTION - LAW
NO. 95-4980 QVIL TERM
V.
ANDREW P. STOPYRA, JR.
JURY lRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO AMEND CAPT1Q~
Please amend the caption to have the defendant listed as Andrew T.
Stopyra, Jr., instead of Andrew P. Stopyra, Jr.
DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS
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By
Attorney for Plaintiff
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NOV 2 S 1996
WILLIAM P. DOUGLAS, ESQUIRE
ATIY. 1.0. # 37926
DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS
27 WEST HIGH STREET
P.O. BOX 261
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
717-243-1790
A TIORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
!:;Er?v!r.L~:':FI\,'TER
STATE FARM INSURANCE
COMPANY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 95-4980 CIVIL TERM
v.
ANDREW T. STOPYRA, JR.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days
after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance
personally or by attorney, and filing in writing with the Court your defenses
or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be
entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money
claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the
plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU
CAN GET LEGAl HELP.
Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
717-240-6200
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Dated: November 21, 1996
By
Attorney for Plaintiff
COMPLAINT
1. The plaintiff, State Farm Insurance Company, hereinafter called
"State Farm," is a corporation licensed to do business in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, with a business address of Chadds Ford Service Center,
Brandywine IV, P.O. Box 3300, Chadds Ford, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
19317-0802.
2. The defendant, Andrew T. Stopyra, Jr., is an adult individual,
who formerly resided at 8160A Molly Pitcher Highway, Shippensburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, now at 52 EMS PSC 9, Box 3433, APO AE
09123,
3. Barbara Reeder entered into a contract of insurance with State
Farm, whereby State Farm would pay for claims incurred, with the agreement
that Barbara Reeder subrogate her interests to State Farm for the purpose of
collection of loss.
4. On June 26, 1994, Jessica Reeder, who was a covered insured
under the policy of Barbara Reeder, was the front seat passenger in a vehicle
being operated by Andrew T. Stopyra, Jr.
5. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Andrew T.
Stopyra, Jr" a motor vehicle accident occurred.
6. Andrew T. Stopyra, Jr., was negligent in the following respects:
(a) in failing to maintain control of his vehicle;
(b) in operating his vehicle at an excessive rate of speed;
(c) in failing to maintain a proper lookout;
(d) in failing to drive within the assured clear distance ahead,
and
(e) in failing to properly maintain his vehicle.
7. As a direct and proximate result of the motor vehicle accident,
Jessica Reeder was injured. Her injuries included, but are not limited to, a
head injury, a fractured pelvis, and a collapsed lung.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
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l-fr",IClh"'.C 8 pfAiFIt_L . being duly sworn according to law,
deposes and says that he/she is a C '- "1/"'0 >,../,,r;j(VI(.<~ . for
State Farm Insurance Company, and that the avermellts of the within
pleading are true and correct, to the best of signer's knowledge, information,
and belief.
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Sworn and subscribed to before me
this .:;qtl. day of November, 1996.
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otary Public '1
NOTARiAl SEAl
JANEl M. LAY NOTARY PUBlIC
t,nt I~t f ll"'llL CUII.BERl~O COUNtY
M1_r.,!~'<;I~1I UPIHlS JUNE 26,1999
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5. The defendant agrees that $15,000.00 is the proper amount of
liquidated damages in this case.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated:
1-13.t/7
DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS
By ~Q~
William P. Douglas, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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STATE FARM INSURANCE
COMP ANY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO, 95-4980 CIVIL TERM
V.
ANDREW T. STOPYRA, JR.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
bFFIDA VIT OF MAILING
I, William P. Douglas, being duly sworn according to law, depose and
say that on March 10, 1997, a Notice of Default was sent by regular mail to the
defendant, Andrew T. Stopyra, Jr., setting forth that on or after ten days a
judgment would be entered against him.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 8th day of April, 1997.
'0(JJ7J1 Vh. ~Cti.f'"
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NOTARIAl. SEAl
JANET ..LAY NOTARY PUBlIC
CARliSlE BORO. CUMBERLANO COIIllTf
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 26 1999
WILLIAM P. DOUGLAS, ESQUIRE
ATIY, 1.0, # 37926
DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS
27 WEST HIGH STREET
P.O. BOX 261
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
717-243-1790
A TIORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 95-4980 CIVIL TERM
STATE FARM INSURANCE
COMPANY
ANDREW T. STOPYRA, JR.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO: Andrew T. Stopyra, Jr,
52 EMS PSC 9
Box 3433
APO AE 09123
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
FORTH FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717.240-6200
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William p, Douglas, Esqui
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date of Notice: March 10, 1997
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A
WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY A TIORNEY AND FILE IN
WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE
CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE
YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORT ANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE
THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET HELP.
WILLIAM P. DOUGLAS, ESQUIRE
ATIY.I.D. # 37926
DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS
27 WEST I-llGH STREET
P.O. BOX 261
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
717-243-1790
A TIORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
STATE FARM INSURANCE
COMPANY
V.
ANDREW T. STOPYRA, JR.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 95-4980 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
FEOUEST FOR ADMI!;SIONS
Plaintiff, by their attorneys, DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS, files
the following Request for Admissions on Defendant, pursuant to
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4014, and requests the defendant to
admit the following. Failure to respond within 30 days will constitute an
admission of the following:
1. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the
defendant, the plaintiff's insured, Jessica Reeder, was injured.
2. As a result of said injuries, Jessica Reeder was paid $15,000.00 in
uninsured motorist benefits, to partially compensate for her injuries.
3: Said $15,000.00 was a reasonable amount in light of the serious
nature of Jessica Reeder's injuries.
4, State Farm Insurance Company, pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, is entitled to subrogate against
the defendant for the said $15,000.00.
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January 13, 1997
Andrew T. Stopyra, Jr.
52 EMS PSC 9
Box 3433
APO AE 09123
Re: State Farm Insurance Company
v.
Andrew P. Stopyra, Jr.
Cumberland County, No. 9S - 4980 Civil Term
Dear Andrew:
We have now enclosed a Request for Admissions in this case for any
response from you within 30 days from receipt thereof.
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Enclosure
DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
27 w. MIOH STREET
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WILLIAM II. DouaLAS It
QI,O"OI ,. DOUGLAS. m
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA
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December 2, 1996
Andrew T. Stopyra, Jr.
52 EMS P5C 9
Box 3433
APO AE 09123
Re: State Farm Insurance Company
v.
Andrew P. Stopyra, Jr.
Cumberland County, No. 95 - 4980 Civil Term
Dear Andrew:
As you know, you had previously been served with a writ of summons in
this case. We have now enclosed a certified copy of the Complaint filed against
you, as a result of a motor vehicle accident you were involved in on June 26,
1994.
Please take it to your JAG Officer.
Sincerely,
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Enclosure
STATE FARM INSURANCE
COMPANY
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO, 95-4980 CIVIL TERM
ANDREW P. STOPYRA, JR.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AFFIDA VIT
I, William p, Douglas, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law,
depose and say that judgment was entered against the defendant, Andrew T.
Stopyra, Jr., as a result of an automobile accident of June 26, 1994.
vJ~ 'i-~fuJ
William P. Douglas
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 30th day of March, 1998.
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JANET M. LAY NOTARY PUU:
CARliSlE BORG. CUMBElILAND COUInY
~y _~MMISSION EXPIRES JUNE I'"
AS OF /0 -cs- .;too"
CASE# ,qqs - 4t;tg'O
HAS BEEN SCANNED.
ALL EARLIER
FILINGS TO THIS
CASE HAVE BEEN
MICROFILMED.
WILLIAM P. DOUGLAS, ESQUIRE
ATTY. J.D. # 37926
DOUGLAS LAW OFFICE
27 WEST HIGH STREET
P.O. BOX 261
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
717-243-1790
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
STATE FARM INSURANCE
COMPANY
V.
ANDREW T. STOPYRA, JR.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 95-4980 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
To Curt Long, Prothonotary
Please mark this case settled and discontinued.
Dated: OCTOBER:b ,2006
DOUGLAS LAW OFFICE
By
William P. Douglas, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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