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JAMES PEARSON,
Plaintiff
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
NO. 95-5091 CIVIL 19
TAMMY R. DANIELS, TID/B/A
DANIELS JANITORIAL SERVICE, :
Defendants
NOTICE OF HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the undersigned arbitrators appointed by the Court
in the above-captioned matter will meet for the purpose of their appointment on Monday,
November 23,1998, at 9:00 a.m., in the Second Floor Hearing Room of the Old Cum rland
County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at which time and place you may appear d be
heard, together with your witnesses and unsel, if you so desire. r-
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Dated: October 5,1998
Copies to:
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Court House
I Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Geoffrey S. ShutT, Esquire
2109 Market Street
Camp Hill, P A 170 II
Brian K. Zellner, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
3805 Market Street, P.O. Box 368
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Peter J. Russo, Esquire
61 West I.outher Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Michael L. Bangs, Esquire
Altomey for Defendant
302 South 18th Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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JAnES PEARSON,
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: IN THE COURT OF connON PLEAS
: CUnDERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 95-5091 CIVIL TERn
TAnny R. DANIELS. t/d/b/a: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DANIELS JANITORIAL SERVICE:
Defendant
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 tWlllty (20) days after this
complaint and notIce have been served. To defend agaInst the aforementioned claims,
a written appeal1lnce stating your defenses and ob jectlons must be lIltered and flied In
writing by you, the Defendant, or by an attorney. You are warned that If you fall to
take action agaInst these claIms, the cort may proceed wIthout you and a judlJnlllt
ffr a~ money claImed In the complaInt fr ffr another claIm required by the PlaIntiff
may be entered against you by the Court wIthout further notice. You my lose money,
property fr other rIghts Impfrtant 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 TELEPIilNE THE lFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND em WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL IELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
One Courthouse Square
Forth Flofr
CarUsle, PA 17013
(717) 697-0371
NOTlCIA
Le hill demllndlldO a usted en la corte. SI usted qulere defenderse de estllS
dllTlenles elClullStIls en las paglnas sl~llIltes, usted tlene vlente (20) dies de plezo al
pll1lr dela fecha de la demanla y la notlflcaclon. USted debe presentar una aptrlencla
esaita 0 III persona 0 por abogado y archlvar en la corte en forme eserlte sus
defenses 0 sus obJeclones alas demendas en contra de su persona. Seaevlsado que sl
ulted no se defllllde, Ie corte tomare medldllS y puede lIltrar una orde contl1l usted
Iln pnIYlo avlso 0 notlflcaclon y Pfr cualquler queJa 0 ellvlo que es pedtdo III la
petlclon de demllndll. USted puede perder dtnero 0 SUS propledlldeS 0 otros derechos
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LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABDDAGO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TlENNE
ABOGAD 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO. VAYA EN
PERSONA 0 LiAME POR TELEFONE A LA OFICINA CUYA PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASSISTENCIA LEGAL:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
One Courthouse Square
FOll"lh Flolr
Cerlls1e.PA 17013
(717) 697-0371
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JAMES PEARSON,
PLAINTIFF
IN mE COURT OF COMMON PI.FAS
CUMBERlAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 95-5091 CML TERM
CML ACTION - LAW
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TAMMY R. DANIELS,
t/d/b/a!
DANIELS JANITORIAL SERVICE,
DEFENDANT
COMPLAINT
COUNT I
ACTIQN TO RECO~ WAGIlS
JIliDER ORAL CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, James Pearson, by his attorney, Darrell C.
Dethlefs, and respectfully represents that:
1. Plaintiff Is an individual, with an address at 1927 Kent Drive, Camp
Hili, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Is an individual with an address of 1853 Holly DrIve, Camp
Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and doing business as a janitorial
service, with Its principal place of business at 239 South 17th. Street Rear,
Camp Hili, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant entered Into an oral agreement In July of
1993 whereby the Defendant agreed to employ Plaintiff full-time In its service
In the capacity of a sales representative and supervisor. at a salary of Five
Hundred and Bght Dollars and Bghty Cents ($508.801 per week.
4, The Plaintiff, relying upon the said promise of the Defendant. did
then and there enter Into the employ of the Defendant as a sales
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representative and supervisor, and served the Defendant In that capacity until
his wrongful dismissal In June 1994,
5. Plaintiff avers he was wrongfully dismissed from Defendant's
employment because of a preexisting health disability.
6, As a result of his wrongful termination, Plaintiff Incurred
substantial damages In the form of lost wages.
7. Despite repeated demands, no part of these lost wages has ever been
paid by the Defendant to the Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant In an
amount In excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) plus costs and
expenses as provided by law.
COUNT II
ACTION TO RIlCOVER WAGES
UNDER WIUTTEN CONTRACT OF ~nwrn:
8. Plaintiff Incorporates the ailegations of paragraphs 1 through 7
Inclusive as If set forth at length.
9. Funhennore. on March 21. 1994. Plaintiff and Defendant entered Into
a written agreement. a true and correct copy of which is annexed hereto,
marked Exhibit . A', and made a part hereof, whereby Defendant agreed and
promised to pay Plaintiff as further compensation a specified percentage of ail
new business contracts secured by Plaintiff,
10. The Plaintiff. relying upon this written agreement with the
Defendant, secured at least three (3) new business contracts for Defendant, and
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Is owed at least One Thousand Flve-lIundred and thirty-Five ($1,535.001 Dollars
for these contracts under said wrlllen agreement.
11. Plaintiff further avers that other business contracts were likely
secured by Defendant through the efforts of the Plaintiff prior to Plaintiffs
dismissal, but that Plaintiff has been unable to secure access to the details and
amounts of such business contracts.
12. Despite repeated demands, no part of the said sum of at least One
Thousand Five-Hundred and Thirty-Five ($1.535.00) Dollars. plus any other
pOSSible sums due and owing, has ever been paid by the Defendant to the
Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant In an
amount in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) plus costs and
expenses as provided by law.
COUNT III
ACTION TO RECOVER HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
UNDER ORAL CONTRACT OF EMPIDYMENT
13. Plaintiff Incorporates the allegations of paragraphs 1 through 12
inclusive as if set forth at length.
14. In accordance with the terms and conditions of Plaintiffs
employment, Defendant was to provide health Insurance coverage to Plaintiff
as part of sald employment.
IS. Furthermore, Defendant provided Plaintiff with an employee
handbook. a true and correct copy of the relevant portion of which is annexed
hereto, marked Exhibit "B", and made a part hereof, whereby Defendant agreed
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and promised to cover each employee with a health Insurance plan after one
hundred and twenty (120) days of employment.
16. Plaintiff worked for Defendant as a loyal and efficient employee
well beyond this one hundred and twenty (120) day requirement.
17. Defendant, In breach of Its earlier promise to Plaintiff and in direct
violation of its employee handbook, never provided Plaintiff with health
Insurance coverage, despite Defendant's repeated promises of pending health
insurance coverage.
18. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's breach, Plaintiff was
forced to secure health insurance coverage from other sources at a cost of
approximately Three Thousand One Hundred and Sixty ($3,160.00) Dollars,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in an
amount in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) plus costs and
expenses as provided by law.
Respectfully Submitted,
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DARREll C. DFfHLEFS
AlTORNEY FOR PlAINTIFF
SUITE 205; 355 NORllf 21ST. STREf!r
CAMP HIll, PA 17011
(717) 975-9446
AlTORNEY ID II 58805
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Daniels Janitorial Service
Commercial and Residential
2:39 S. 17th Street. Rear
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 7:37.2599
Incentive Program:
3/21/94
James E.Pearson,
To receive 10% on all contract(s) signed and started in
1994. Payment of 10% On the monthly invoicing over a 6
month period to start 10 days after receipt of eaca invoice
payment. Payment of 10% will c~ase at the receiving of the 6
month anniversary of each contract(s), termination of
employment, leaving the business for other employment, or
the cessation of the business.
Not included in the 10% incentive are one time jobs;
One time cleanings, carpet extractions, strip and wax of
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EMPLOYEE"S BENEFITS
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A. Insurance
If you are hurt while on the job, you will be
allowed time off with pay in order to visit the business
doctor. Our Business pays the premium on Workers
Compensation Insurance to cover payment to you for injury
and payments in loss of salary, for you for time lost because
of on-the-job accidents. The Business has a hospitalization
and medical insurance plan for the employees. The insurance
premiums of each employee is shared with the employee by the
Business. Insurance premiums for dependents are paid by the
emplyee. In order to eligible for the Business's different
insurance plans, an employee must be with the Business at
least one hundred twenty(l20) days. Check with the office
for details on our insurance plans.
B. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
The entire cost of unemployment insurance is paid
by Daniels Janitorial Service without any deduction
from your wages. If you are unemployed through no
fault of your own, you may be eligible for
unemployment insurance.
HOLIDAYS
The following holidays will be observed by DANIELS
JANITORIAL SERVICE; New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July ~th,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When the
holiday is locally observed on Sunday, the following Monday
will be observed as the holiday; when a holiday falls on a
Saturday, the Friday preceding will be observed as the
holiday. For all holidays not worked, each employee will
receive his regular hourly rate of pay, based on an
eight-hour day. Any employee required to work on a holiday
will be paid time and a half plus regular holiday pay,
provided they have worked the day before and the day after
the holiday and have reached a forty-hour week. The holiday
will be counted as a work day. An employee must have worked
on the regular scheduled work day immediately proceeding and
immediately following a holiday to receive holiday pay. To
be eligible for holiday pay, an employee must be with the
Business at least one hundred twenty(120) days.
VACATIONS
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VERIfICATION
I VERIFY that the statements made In this Petition are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge. Information. and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of Pa. c.s. S 4904. relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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JAMES PEARSON,
Plaintiff
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TAMMY R. DANIELS, t/d/b/a
DANIELS JANITORIAL SERVICE,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO, 95-5091 CIVIL TERM
NOTICE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO RESPOND TO THE ENCLOSED NEW
MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE
HEREOF OR A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MA Y BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
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MICHAEL L. BANGS
Allomey for Defendant
302 South 18th Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 730-7310
Supreme Court ID #41263
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honomble Court dismiss Plaintilrs Complaint
together with costs of suit.
COUNT III
13, Defendant incorpomtes the answers to Pnragmphs I through 12 as though more fully
set forth herein.
14. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant agreed to provide health insurance
coverage to Plaintiff as part of his employment. It is averred that Plaintiff specifically indicated
to Defendant that he was not in need of health insurance since he had coverage through other
sources.
I S. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant ever provided Plaintiff with an
employee handbook, that Exhibit B attached to Plaintilrs Complaint is a true and correct copy of
any employee handbook. and further that Defendant ever agreed to provide employee with a
health insurance plan after one hundred twenty (120) days of employment. It is averred that
Defendant never had an employee handbook in effect and that Exhibit B was somehow
surreptitiously acquired by Plaintiff and in no way represents a document that exists in
Defendant's business.
16. Denied. It is specifically denied that PlaintilT was a loyal and efficient employee and
that he worked beyond anyone hundred twenty (120) day requirement which did not exist.
17. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant made any promises to Plaintiff as it
relates to health insurance and that it violated any provision of any employee handbook since it
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did not exist and that it made any repeated promises to Plaintiff of pending health insurance
coverage,
18. Denied. After reasonable investigation Defendant is without knowledge sufficient to
fonn a belief as to the truth of this avennent and therefore it is denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded at the trial of this case.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint
together with costs of suit.
NEW MATIER
19. Defendant's Answers to Paragraphs I through 18 are incorporated herein by
reference as though more fully set forth herein.
20, Plaintiff has failed to properly exhaust his administrative remedies and therefore the
case is not ripe for disposition in this forum.
21. Plaintiff failed and refused to perfonn his job duties and expectations which Plaintiff
and Defendant discussed and agreed upon.
22. Plaintiff was an at-will employee.
23. Defendant advised Plaintiff at the time of his dismissal that the Plaintiff was not
producing sufficient revenues in the fonn of new sales to justify his position.
24. Defendant, at the insistence of Plaintiff. paid to Plaintiff certain commissions on
sales that Defendant later detennined to be in excess of those required to be paid under the tenns
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33. Plaintiffs actions were intentional and intended to harm Defendant, Defendant's
business, goodwill and reputation.
34. Defendant has suffered damages as a result of Plaintiffs actions including, but not
limited tO,loss of existing contmctual relationship, loss of goodwill and reputation.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in his favor and against Plaintiff in an
amount in excess of$25,OOO.00.
COUNT II
INTENTIONAL INTERFERENCE WITH PROSPECTIVE
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
35. Defendant's answers to Paragmphs I through 18, and Paragraphs 19 through 34 are
incorpomted herein by reference as though more fully set forth herein.
36. Defendant's business relies on repeat and continued janitorial and cleaning services
to clients.
37. Plaintiff wrongfully interfered with existing and prospective customers and clients of
Defendant and induced some clients and customers to obtain their janitorial service elsewhere.
38. Plaintiffs action were intentional intended to harm Defendant, Defendant's business,
goodwill and reputation.
39. Defendant has suffered damages as a result of Plaintiffs actions including, but not
limited to, the loss of existing clients, the loss of prospective clients, and the loss of goodwill.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in his favor and against Plaintiff in an
amount in excess of$25,Ooo.00.
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COUNT III
UNJUST ENRICHMENT
40. Defendant's answers to Paragraphs I through 18, and Paragraphs 19 through 39 are
incorporated herein by reference as though more fully set forth herein.
41. During the period ofPlaintilrs employment, Plaintiff was to receive commissions in
accordance with the schedule contained in Exhibit A which is attached to Plaintilrs Complaint.
42. Upon cessation of Plaintilrs employment with Defendant, all commission payments
were to stop.
43. Plaintiff made several claims and demands upon Defendant for commissions which
he said he was allegedly owed for various contracts or sales that he allegedly made during the
course of his employment.
44. Defendant paid Plaintiff the commissions to which he claimed.
45. Defendant, after Plaintiff stopped working for Defendant, detennined upon review of
Defendant's business records that it had overpaid Plaintiff commissions for sales that were either
not made or which exceeded the amounts that were to be paid for those sales that were made
during the course of Plaintilrs employment with Defendant.
46. Plaintiff was unjustly enriched by receiving commissions that were otherwise not due
and payable to Plaintiff under the tenns of the agreement for payment of those commissions
between Plaintiff and Defendant.
47. Defendant has been damaged as a result of the unjust enrichment to Plaintiff in the
amount 01'$759.5 I. that representing the amount that Plaintiff was overpaid by Defendant.
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VERIFICATION
I hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer, New Matter and
Counterclaim are tnJe and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that 1 have this day served the foregoing Answer. New Matter and
Counterclaim by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail. postage prepaid. at Camp
Hill. PeMSylvania, addressed to the following:
Darrell C, Dethlefs, Esquire
Suite 205
355 North 21st Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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IN THB COURT OF COIoM)N PLEAS
CtlMBBRLAHD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAN
Plaintiff
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TAMMY R. DANIELS, t/d/b/a
DANIELS JANITORIAL SERVICE,
Defendant
NO. 95-5091 CIVIL TERM
REPLY TO HEN MATl'BR
AND NON, comes the Plaintiff, James Pearson, and replies to
the New Matter of the Defendant, Tammy R. Daniels, t/d/b/a Daniels
Janitorial Service, as follows:
19. No response required.
20. Denied. The avennent contained in Paragraph 20 contains
a conclusion of law to which a response is not required. If it is
detennined that a response was required, the Plaintiff denies that
he failed to properly exhaust administrative remedies and further
denies that the case is not ripe for disposition in this forum.
Proof to the contrary is demanded at the trial of this case.
21. Denied. The Plaintiff denies that he failed and refused
to perfonn his job duties and expectations which the Plaintiff and
Defendant discussed and agreed upon. Proof to the contrary is
demanded at time of trial.
22. Denied. The avennent contained in Paragraph 22 is a
conclusion of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required, the Plaintiff denies that
being an employee at will prevents him from recovery in this case.
Proof to the contrary is demanded at time of trial.
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23. Denied. The Plaintiff denies the averment contained in
Paragraph 23 as stated. The Plaintiff further denies that he was
not producing sufficient revenues in the form of new sales to
justify his position. Proof to the contrary is demanded at time of
trial.
24. Denied. The Plaintiff denies that he was paid
commissions in excess of those required to be paid under the terms
and conditions of the agreement for payment of commissions while
Plaintiff was in Defendant's employ. Proof to the contrary is
demanded at time of trial.
25. Denied. The averment contained in Paragraph 25 states a
conclusion of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required, the Plaintiff denies that
he was not entitled to receive any further commissions upon his
termination from Defendant's employ.
26. Denied. The averment contained in Paragraph 26 states a
conclusion of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required, the Plaintiff denies that
his claim was barred in whole or in part by the applicable Statute
of Limitations. Proof to the contrary is demanded at time of
trial.
27. Denied. The averment contained in Paragraph 27 states a
conclusion of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required, the Plaintiff denies that
his claim is barred by application of the employee at will
doctrine.
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WBBRBPORB, the Plaintiff demands judgment in his favor and
against the Defendant in an amount in excess of $25,000.00,
ANSIfBR TO COUNTBRCLAIM - COUNT I
28. Plaintiff I s allegations to Paragraphs 1 through 18 of the
Complaint and his answers to Paragraphs 19 through 27 in the New
Matter are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set
forth herein.
29. Admitted.
30. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the Plaintiff is
without knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
this averment and therefore, it is denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the trial of this case.
31. Denied. The averment contained in Paragraph 31 states a
conclusion of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required, the Plaintiff denies that
he wrongfully and without privilege or license interfered with
Defendant's existing contractual relations with others and induced
others not to continue to contract or deal with Defendant. Proof
to the contrary is demanded at time of trial.
32. Denied. The averment contained in Paragraph 32 states a
co~clusion of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required, the Plaintiff denies that
hiB actions were not privileged. Proof to the contrary is demanded
at time of trial.
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33. Denied. The averment contained in paragraph 33 states a
conclusion of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required, the Plaintiff denies that
his actions were intentional and intended to harm Defendant,
Defendant'S business, goodwill and reputation. By way of further
response, any implication that the Plaintiff engaged in any
activity that affected the Defendant's business, goodwill or
reputation is denied. proof to the contrary is demanded at time of
trial.
34. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 34 state
conclusions of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required, the plaintiff denies that
the Defendant suffered damages as a result of plaintiff's actions.
proof to the contrary is demanded at time of trial.
WHBRBPORB, the Plaintiff demands judgment in his favor and
against the Defendant in an amount in excess of $25,000.00.
IIIo1IRWRR TO COT1U'l'RRMAIM - COUNT II
35. plaintiff's allegations to paragraphs 1 through 18 of the
complaint and his answers to paragraphs 19 through 34 are
incorporated herein by reference as though more fully set forth
herein.
36. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the Plaintiff is
without Knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
this averment and strict proof thereof is demanded at the trial of
this case.
37. Denied. The averment contained in Paragraph 37 states a
conclusion of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required, the Plaintiff denies that
he wrongfully interfered with existing and prospective customers
and clients of Defendant and induced some clients and customers to
obtain their janitorial service elsewhere. Proof to the contrary
is demanded at time of trial.
38. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 38 state
conclusions of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required, the Plaintiff denies that
his actions were intentionally intended to harm Defendant,
Defendant's business, goodwill and reputation. By way of further
response, any implication that the Plaintiff committed any action
is denied. Proof to the contrary is demanded at time of trial.
39. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the Plaintiff is
without sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of
the averment contained in Paragraph 39. Strict proof is demanded
at time of trial.
WHBRBPORB, the Plaintiff demands judgment in his favor and
against the Defendant in an amount in excess of $25,000.00.
ANSNRR TO COlJNTRRC'J.A.IM - COUNT III
40. Plaintiff's allegations to Paragraphs 1 through 18 of the
Complaint and his answers to Paragraphs 19 through 39 are
incorporated herein by reference as though more fully set forth
herein.
41. Admitted.
42. Denied. The Plaintiff denies any implication that he was
not entitled to payment of additional commissions at the time of
the cessation of his employment with the Defendant. Proof to the
contrary is demanded at time of trial.
43. Admitted.
44. Denied. The Plaintiff denies that the Defendant paid him
the commissions to which he claimed. Additionally, Plaintiff
denies that he is not owed additional commissions from the
Defendant. Proof to the contrary is demanded at time of trial.
45. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the Plaintiff is
without sufficient information with which to form a belief as to
the truth of the averment contained in Paragraph 45 and thus.
strict proof thereof is demanded at time of trial.
46. Denied. The averment contained in Paragraph 46 states a
conclusion of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required, the Plaintiff denies that
he was unjustly enriched by receiving commissions that were not due
and payable to the Plaintiff under the terms of the contract for
payment of those commissions between the Plaintiff and Defendant.
Proof to the contrary is demanded at time of trial.
47. Denied. The averment contained in Paragraph 47 states a
conclusion of law to which a response is not required. If it is
determined that a response was required. the Plaintiff denies that
the Defendant was damaged as a result of unjust enrichment in the
amount of $759.51 representing an alleged overpayment. Proof to
the contrary is demanded at time of trial.
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WHBRBPORB, the Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in
an amount in excess of $25,000.00.
By:
R s ectfully Submitted:
Date:
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Darrell C. Dethlefs, Bsquire
Attorney ID No. 58805
Wagner Building - Suite 205
355 North 21st Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9446
VERIFICATION
I hereby verify that the statements of fact made in the
foregoing REPLY TO NBW MATTER are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false
statements therein are subject to the criminal penalties contained
in 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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Pearson
CBRTIFlCATB OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this date serving a true and
correct copy of the within RBPLY TO NBN MATTER upon the following
by depositing the same in the United States mail, first class,
postage pre-paid and addressed as follows:
Michael L. Bangs, Bsquire
302 South 18th Stre t
Camp Hill, PA 170
Da rell C. Dethlefs, Bsquire
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Kirke-Van Or.;del, Inc.
1 i76 West lakes Parkwa
P.O. Box 9122
es Moines. Iowa 50306
1-800-23i-6216
09/08/93
JAMES E PEARSON
1927 KENT DRIVE
CAMP HILL. PA 17011
RE: IBM TRANSITIONAL MEDICAL PROGRAM
ACCOUNT #420748049
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Dear JAMES E PEARSON:
This will confirm your enrollment in the Transitional
Medical Program (TMP) as a IBM US Marketing & Services
Transition Program (MSTP) participant. The enclosed
enrollment package includes a summary of TMP benefits. the
MSTP Amendment, and claim forms. IBM Blue Cross hospital-
ization ID cards will be sent to you under separate cover.
If you retained your IBM hospitalization card you should
destroy it, since it is no longer valid. Please take time
to review the information in this package as soon as
possible. Any questions you might have may be addressed to
our Customer Service staff; they are available to assist
you from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central time.
Your TMP coverage is effective beginning 06/30/93 for up to
a maximum of 18 months. You are eligible for TMP coverage
at IBM's expense up to 07/01/94. Beginning 07/01/94, you
will be responsible for payment of the applicable monthly
charges for the remainder of your TMP coverage. Monthly TMP
payment coupons will be sent to you ~5 days prior to
07/01/94.
THE MONTHLY TMP CHARGES WHICH IBM ABSORBS ON YOUR BEHALF
TOWARD TMP COVERAGE ARE CONSIDERED TAXABLE INCOME TO YOU
UNDER CURRENT INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE REGULATIONS. AT
THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR. J&H/KVI WILL REPORT THE
CHARGES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND TO YOU ON FORM
1099. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TAX LIABILITY. THE
CURRENT MONTHLY CHARGE WHICH IBM ABSORBS ON YOUR BEHALF
TOWARD TMP COVERAGE IS $461.73.
It is your responsibility to notify J&H/KVI if you acquire
a new dependent. or if an enrolled family member loses
eligible dependent status. Refer to the "Eligible Depend-
ents" section of your TMP brochure for TMP dependent
eligibility provisions.
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Daniels Janitorial Service
Commercial and Residential
239 5. 17th 5tre~, Rear
Camp Hili, PA 17011
(717) 737-2599
Incentive Program:
3/21/94
James E.pearson,
To receive 10% on all contract(s) signed and started in
1994. Payment of 10% On the monthly invoicing ove~a 6
month period to start 10 days after receipt of each invoice
payment. Payment of 10% vill cease at the receiving of the 6
month anniversary of each contract(s), termination of
employment, leaving the business for other employment, or
the cessation of the business.
Not included in the 10% incentive are one time jobs;
One time cleanings, carpet extractions, strip and vax of
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Tammy R aniels
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EMPLOYEE"S BENEFITS
A. Insurance
If you are hurt while on the job, you will be
allowed time off with pay in order to visit the business
doctor. Our Business pays the premium on Workers
Compensation Insurance to cover payment to you for injury
and payments in loss of salary, for you for time lost because
of on-the-job accidents. The Business has a hospitalization
and medical insurance plan for the employees. The insurance
premiums of each employee is shared with the employee by the
Business. Insurance premiums for dependents are paid by the
emplyee. In order to eligible for the Business's different
insurance plans, an employee must be with the~usiness at
least one hundred twenty(120) days. Check with the office
for details on our insurance plans.
B. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
The entire cost of unemployment insurance is paid
by Daniels Janitorial Service without any deduction
from your wages. If you are unemployed through no
fault of your own, you may be eligible for
unemployment insurance.
HOLIDAYS
The following holidays will be observed by DANIELS
JANITORIAL SERVICE; New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When the
holiday is locally observed on Sunday, the following Monday
will be observed as the holiday; when a holiday falls on a
Saturday, the Friday preceding will be observed as the
holiday. For all holidays not worked, each employee will
receive his regular hourly rate of pay, based on an
eight-hour day. Any employee required to work on a holiday
will be paid time and a half plus regular holiday pay,
provided they have worked the day before and the day after
the holiday and have reached a forty-hour week. The holiday
will be counted as a work day. An employee must have worked
on the regular scheduled work day immediately proceeding and
immediatelY following a holiday to receive holiday pay. To
be eligible for holiday pay, an employee must be with the
Business at least one hundred twenty(120) days.
VACATIONS
New employees, in order to be eligible for vacation,
must be with the Business for one(l) complete year.
Employees with one(l) to ~wo(2) years of completed servlce
will be given one(l) week vacation at the end of each year
of complete service. Employees with three(J) to ten (10)
years of completed service will be given two(2) weeks
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OVERPAYMENTS
1. Periodontals 291.56
2. Carretti Inc. 43.88
3. Phoenix 20,50
4. Redneck Trailer Supply 56.58
5. Rollins 90.09
6. TriCounty Radiology 11.54
7. U.S. Printing Inc. 90.06
8. Wisperwoods Apts. 96.42
9. Camp Hill Boro 76.44
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 1995-05091 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
!,EARSON JAMES
VS.
~ANIELS TAMMY R ET AL
TIMOTHY REITZ
~ SherIff or Deputy SherIff of
CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylv~nl~. who beInq duly 8Worn ~ccordlng
to law. says. the within WR)T_..9L SUMMONS ____________ wa", .,erved
upon DANIELS TAMMY R TIDIBIA DANJELS J~~LI9R]~1-SERVIC~S
the
defendant. at
1995 at
1853
1655:00 HOURS.
HOLLY DRIV;.
on the ?~tn day of ~~tember
CAMP HILL. PA 17011
. CU_MBERLAND
County. Pennsylvania. by handing to TAI'1f1Y R. r'ANIELS
a true and attested copy of the WRIT OF SUMMONS
and at the same time directIng Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
DvcketlnQ
Service -
AffIdavit
Surcharge
18.00
7.84
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA .. or
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Clvtl Action - ( 'YLew
( ) Equity
James Pearson
1927 Kent Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Tammy R. Daniels
t/d/b/a Daniels Janitorial
Service
1853 Holly Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
versus
Plolnllff(s)&
Address(es)
PRAECIPE FQR ~RIT QF SIlMttQN~
TO THE PRaTHONaT ARY OF SAID COURT:
Defendont(s) &
Address(es) .
Pleose Issue writ of summons In the obove-coptloned octlon.
Writ of Summons sholl be Issued and f onled to () ttomey U Sheriff
Darrell C. Dethlefs
Wagner Building-Suite 205
355 North 21st Street
Camp Hill, PA 11011
(717) 975-9446'
Nome! AddreseITelephone No.
of Attcrney ..
SI oture of Attorney
Supl'8me Caurt ID No. 5 B 8 0 5
Dote: 9-25-95
WRIT OF SUttttoNli
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE NaTlFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S) HAS/HAVE COMME~CED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU. ,J6W1-i.bU.~ r. }1/iLht..
Prothonotory
by~;yjnl,-(/
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TRUE COpy F~OM RECORD
In Testimony whereof, I here unlo sel my hand
~I'd the seal 01 said COllI ,.t Carlisle, Pa
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JAMES PEARSON,
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!~ TIlE COURT or CO~l!-ION PLiiAS OF
CL~IBERl.AND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO.95-5091
CIVIL
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TAMMY R. DANIELS, T/D/B/A
DANIELS JANITORIAL SERVICE,
Defendants
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CIVIL ACTION-Law
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RULE 1312-1. The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially
in the following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Brian K. Zellner, Esquire
. counsel for the !taJ~~1[t1defendant in
the above
1.
2.
action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at
The claim of the plaintiff in the action is SIess
The countercla1Q of the defendant in the acti~n is
issue.
than $25,000.00
The folloving attorneys are interested in
vise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
and Michael L. Bangs, Esquire
the c~se\si as counse~ o~ a:e o:her-
Brian K. Zellner, Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint th~ee (J)
arbitrators to vhom the case shall be suboitted.
ORDER OF COURT
~spectfully s~b=i::ed,
/1i8Jc.".~e
3805 Market St., POBox 368
Camp Hill, PA 17011
19~. in consideration of the
Esq., /v~h~'
,Esq., are apPointe"~b1trators in the
AND NOW,
Esq., and
above-captioned action (0: actions) as prayed for.
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