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THOMAS L. BALLOS,
plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERL~ND COUNTY, PEN~SYL~AN~I\
No.1') .5 37fv (I ( l.l\ t \.~hlll ~
v.
ELIZABETH A. RICKRODE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
.OTICI
You have been sued in court. If you wish to dsfend 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.
Cumberland County Court Administrator
4th Floor, cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)240-6200
.0'l'ICIA
Les han demandado a usted en la corte. Se usted guiere
defenderse de eetas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes,
usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demanda Y la notificacion. usted debe presenter una apariencia
escrita 0 en perBona 0 por abogado Y archhivar en la corte en forma
escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciopes ales demandas en conra,de su
persona. Sea avisado qui si usted no soe defiende, la corte tomara
mmedidas y purde entrar una orden contra usted sin previo 8viso 0
notoficacion Y pro cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la
peticion de demanda. usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades
o otro. derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMAN DO A US ABODAGO IMMEDIATEMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME FOR TELEFONO A LA OFICIAN CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
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v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
THOMAS L. BALLOS,
Plaintiff
ELIZABETH A. RlCKRODE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Thomas L. Ballos, Plaintiff in the above-
captioned matter, by and through his attorneys, Hancke, Wagner,
Hershey' Tully, who alleges as follows 1
1. Plaintiff, Thomas L. Ballos, is an adult individual
redding at 231 South Enola Drive, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17025.
2. Defendant, Elizabeth A. Rickrode, is an adult individual
re.iding at 164 Oak Hill Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Penn.ylvania, 17013.
3. The facts and occurrence hereinafter related occurred on
or about October 19, 1994, at or about 12150 p.m., on Burgner's
Road, Township Route 457, Lower Frankford Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
4. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, Elizabeth A.
Rickrode, hereinafter "Defendant", was travelling south on
Burgner's Road and the plaintiff was travelling north on Burgner's
Road.
5. At the aforssaid time and place, Defendant lost control
of her vehicle and slid across the roadway into the northbound lane
of travel directly into the plaintiff causing permanent injuries to
plaintiff, who was travelling in his proper lane.
6. At the time of the accident, plaintiff was driving a
company vehicle within the scope of his employment.
7. The aforesaid accident was a direct and proximate result
of the negligence of Defendant as followSI
a.
In failing to observe vehicles lawfully on the
roadway ahead,
In failing to yield to oncoming traffic,
In operating motor vehicle at an excessive speed;
In failing to bring her vehicle to a stop within the
assured clear distance ahead,
In failing to apply brakes to avoid accident;
In negligently applying the brakes,
In failing to drive on the right side of roadway,
In failing to be highly observant,
In failing to yield the right-of-way to a vehicle
approaching from the opposite direction which is so
close as to constitute a hazard,
In failing to recognize a potential and existing
hazard; and
In operating her vehicle at a speed greater than
was reasonable and prudent under the conditions and
failing to regard the actual and potential hazards
then existing.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
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j.
k.
The medical expenses include the
8. As a result of the aforesaid accident, plaintiff suffered
permanent and severe injuries, which injuries include the
following:
a. Acute Cervical and thoracic sprain and strain with
radiculitis,
b. Acute Lumbosacral sprain and strain with
myofascitis;
Cervical nerve radiculitis, C5-6,
Lower lumbar spinal nerve radiculitis, S-1,
occipital neuralgia/cephalalgia;
Muscle spasm, back;
Temporomandibular joint sprain with myofascitis;
Lacerations and bruises;
Severe shock to nerves and nervous system; and
Carpel tunnel.
a result of the aforesaid accident, plaintiff has
incurred medical expenses and will continue to incur medical
expenses in the future.
following:
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
9. As
a.
b.
Holy spirit Hospital
Hetrick Chiropractic Associates
William R. Atkins, Jr., M.D.
Homza Chiropractic Center
Edwin A. Aquino, M.D., P.C.
$ 621.90
$ 125.00
$3,200.00
$3,878.00
S 846.00
$8,670.90
c.
d.
e.
TOTAL MEDICAL EXPENSES TO DATE
10. As a result of the aforesaid accident, Plaintif~ has
incurred lost wages in the form of lost overtime in the amount of
Three Hundred Seventy Dollars ($370.00).
11. As a result of the aforesaid accident, plaintiff has, in
the past, and will in the future, undergo pain and suffering, loss
of life's pleasures, inconvenience, loss of income, and loss of
earning capacity.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendant in
an amount within arbitration limits together with interest, costs,
and delay damages.
Dated: /,,~, 5-1J
Respectfully submitted,
MANCKE WAGNER HERSHEY , TULLY
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Jo hi. Manc1t,,;~uire
Dav E. Hershey, Esquire
MANC E WAGNER HERSHEY , TULLY
2233 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)234-7051
Attorneys for plaintiff,
THOMAS L. BALLOS
VJ:RIrICA'rIO.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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) S. S.
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
I hereby acknowledge that I have read the foregoing document
and that the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penal ties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: /~- J . 'j)'
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