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Home My WebLink About96-00443 - ~ ~ CY . ;> $1 ~I .3 · , . / J ql 01 rf) -:r "7 .' NO. 16 SUSAN SCHORR, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 95-1178 CIVIL vs. WILLIAM RUMMEL. Dcfcndant CIVIL ACTION - LAW LAWRENCE WHITLEY. Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA /' 96-0443 CIVIL vs. WILLIAM RUMMEL. Dcfcndant CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN RE: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE Prcscnt at a prctrial confercnec held this datc were John D, Briggs, Esquirc, attorncy for plaintiffs and Rolf E, Kroll. Esquire, attorney for dcfendant, These arc mailers consolidated for trial whieh arise out of a motor vchicle accident that occurred on March 29, 1994. The defcndant concedes ncgligenee though causation and thc dcgrec of thc injury arc eontcsted. It was gcnerally agrecd that in the event sums are awarded for lost wages. the amount will necd to be molded to rcflect first party benefits received, 'nle defendant intends to proffer the testimony of an enginecr who. in turn, will quote from a study on speed and impact, This testimony would appear to be admissible provided the cngincer ean lay the proper foundation, Onc ofthc plaintiff's in this easc sullers from myofacial pain syndrome, The plaintiff's .. .' expert has not opined that this eondition is pennanent, We agree with counsel for the defendant that the plaintiff cannot argue that it is pennanent, though we agree with the plaintiff that the duration of the condition is for the jury, The above mentioned engineer is from the state of Tennessee. Because ofthe distance which this witness must trovcl. counsel have an interest in a precise trial date as soon as possible. The preference would be to begin on Monday. Though this case joins two plaintiffs, counsel agreed to four peremptory challenges apiece. October 22, 1997 ,Ad John D. Briggs, Esquire For the Plaintiffs RolfE, Kroll, Esquire For the Defendant :rlm ..~ _d_ ~ "f.;. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION Plalntlff(s) & Address(es) LAWRENCE WHITLEY 6353 Loeust Lane Meehanlesburg, PA 17055 : FILENO.: r{r- 41,~ (Lv~ L J~l.-n'- : CIVIL ACTION - LAW vs. Defendant(s) WILLIAM RUMMEL 48 Flekes Road Newville, PA 17241 . . : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE FOR SUMMONS TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT: Issue summons in tresnass in the above case, ....x.. Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to Sheriff. KATHERMAN. MARTZ & GAILEY 31 South Oueen Street York. PA ]7403 (7] 7) 848-3838 Supreme Court I.D, Number 52987 D.t~""" j& f'i1 f" ...... SUMMONS IN CIVIL ACTION TO: William Rummel YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTlFF(S) HAS/HA VE COMMENCED AN ACTION AGAINST YOU. "''''j' , . ...)? 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"ho tH.'inq duly ,,"on. ilccol'dH'1.1 to 1...". says, t.he ",t.hin '1BIJ_OF .SI.,IMI1.QtlS____.___..., ,".m "aD served u>,onB\J11Mj':_L WILLIAM defAnd~nt, at ~30:~~ HOURS. the on the _8_tl:t du)' of f~eJu~V~fLr..Y_._____ --' 19':'.2. ..I. __..1.8 FICKF,-~,..B.QAQ.......__ ______..____.__________ ti.E.W.V,ILlE;L..J~lLJ.Z241__._____...h______..._.,.__ ..________._' c:J!,MBERl.AND Ce'urlly. P'?nnsylvanla. by handlng t.o \oI.Ll,11.AJ:LfWMMEl. a t.rut' and attested copy of t.hE' , WR.Ll_.QE.3U!'!J:1.Q!is;__,______,_______..__..... and ut. the same tlme dJ.rectlng tI1S attentIon t.o the contents thereof. Shfi"r 1 f f . B Cos.ts: Docket.inQ Serv.lce - A f f JJiav i t Surcharge So answers: l~: ~~ ~. '~Ii--~I"l'-" ,_~.._._._____ ::.00 n. c"r.rab. lrl~!. ,-. f_.j~ 5;26:"7TR. ELLIOT KATIIERMAH 02/0g/1 '~9C hI ~ 7 . ; 6~'2t -/~~.&{h- :....J'-' loft::. p u . y ~itff Swc'rrl and slJbncrlbcd to before me ItllS j.2c~.., d"y of 1.l..~___ <'I. lQ .Jv, A. D. ~, (~.h ~ . n:1,-!, O~ll:, : ",AJ)fi'1,.. . hI.)!,. ~l()rlr.lt.;)r't tJ~._, . ~ ROLF E, KROLL PA Al1ornoy I,D, No, 47243 REVNOLOS" HAVAS A P,ol...lonel Corporltlon 101 Pine Su..t Pool Ollleo eo. 932 Ho"llburg, Ponnoylvonl. 17109,0932 17171 238.3200 Auornev 'or O,',ndlnl WILLIAM RUMMEL LAWRENCE WHITLEY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 1996-00443 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant William Rummel in the above-captioned action. ) ~. ,/ ,'. ~/ ,.' ... ./ ;' ,/",''''' !_~ "." /,..... /i:, _' - Date: '/ II? I;; 1 / . /,-., . >' // /"'." // .;: , , ,ROLF E. KROLL ~ PA Attorney I.D. No. 47243 REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation 101 Pine Street Post Office Box 932 HarriSburg. PA 17108-0932 717-236-3200 Attorney for Defendant WILLIAM RUMMEL CERTIPICATB OP SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served upon counsel of record on February 13, 1997, by United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: John D. Briggs, Esquire Katherman, Martz & Gailey 31 South Queen Street York, PA 17403 (Attorney for Plaintiff) REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation (30432) ,I I . ! , I I I l I i ! I i .1 , , ! I ! ,- \.I) fr: \"~ t; -'. 1- .. "i.-f'. "I~! N .... ..'- (.}.~. ..... -~;t~ p:~, '" ~~; 0- .~~ e:J '(.I) " ' I, ~~ ''" feZ -', t'to. "~ Ci:.'. LI.i ....... ;~ t.... ~-; 'L- r- ::; 0 cr, u < Please enter a rule upon Plaintiff to file a complaint within twenty (20) days of service eof or suffer the entry of a judgment of nQll ~. No. 47243 . LAWRENCE WHITLEY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. NO. 1996-00443 WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILB COMPLAINT TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Date: ) II.J/f 1 I ' REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation 101 Pine Street Post Office Box 932 HarriSburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0932 (717) 236-3200 Attorney for Defendant WILLIAM ROMMEL RULE TO PILE COMPLAINT AND NOW, this lJi!\day of - tAli tU.L , 1997, upon praecipe of Defendant William Rummel, a e is he by entered upon the Plaintiff to file a complaint within twen (~O) days after service of this rule or suffer the entry of {a udgment of nQll ~. J prot .~d- E\-J ~ C"') ,::; 0 .~ .r. --:; I-" l.r; '..,~ ~9. '" .,~ ~~ - u.. ,~ '.... C' 0:' 'en ~: :"2 .., rEV. <=: ' "ii] ,"- L".J 'In. ,.- ...... :..~ f:j r- -:3 m o ,. .. ROLF E, KROLL PA Attornev I,D, No, 47243 REVNOLOS & HAVAS A Pro'.lIional CorporatJon 101 Pine Su.., POI' Office Box 932 Hartl,burg, Penn.ytvanl. 11108.0932 (7171 238,3200 Attornev 'Dr Defendent WILLIAM RUMMEL LAWRENCE WHITLEY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. NO. 1996-00443 WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please file of record the attached Certificate of Service of the Rule to File Complaint entered on February 18, 1997, and served upon Plaintiff on the date and in the manner indicated on the attached Certificate of Service of Rule to File Complaint. Date: ;-/2-2/9;Z ./ / No. 47243 REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation 101 Pine Street Post Office Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 717-236-3200 Attorney for Defendant WILLrAM RUMMEL o .. , CBRTZPZCATE OP SERVZCE OP RULE TO PILE COMPLAINT I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT entered on February 18, 1997, was served upon counsel for Plaintiff on February 21, 1997, by United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid. addressed as follows: John D. Briggs, Esquire Katherman, Martz & Gailey 31 South Queen Street York. PA 17403 (Attorney for Plaintiff) ~/~t%tf REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation "'- , \ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served upon counsel of record on February 21, 1997, by United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: John D. Briggs, Esquire Katherman, Martz & Gailey 31 South Queen Street York, PA 17403 (Attorney for Plaintiff) ~~, ~-/L ~{(~ rianne Sott: le 'I REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation (30432) .~ >- 'tl '" L_ a; -'. '~ ~l, .. ; I' -:( C' l ~-; UJ: , . <J- r'. ! L.~ ;~~ ' ' 9~ ~~) : ~ ~~ (~; . c-" ~ l.,' -'ijj ii~ . (" . ll~ .~. i.J. r: L.. t'. r~ -> 0 C" U -- " '- 01 I.l~ -" i' . , IlJ'. t .- !.\ , - " J -".., C)~. " <. \ / U . ;.a \.:. . , , ~ t r.-: .) . - . .- U ~ oJ C( ell;; L1.tifWMCD ~~~~~ ~~~~* o . 5 li CD ~~ui~~ j::E .. C II: 1'1 III J: ... ~ . . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLANI> COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LAWRENCE WHITLEY, Plaintiff CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 1996-00443 v. . WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant JURY TRIAL I>EMANI>EI> 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 twcnty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served. by entering a writtcn appcarancc pcrsonally or by an attomcy and filing in writing with thc Court your dcfcnscs or objcctions to thc claims sct forth against you, You arc wamcd that if you fail to do so, thc casc may procccd without you and a judgment may bc cntcrcd against you by thc Court without furthcr noticc for any moncy claimed in thc Complaint or for any othcr claim or rcliefrequcstcd by thc Plaintiff. You may losc moncy or propcrty or othcr rights important to you, YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE, JFYOU DO NOT I-1A VE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP: Lawycr Rcfcrral Scrvicc ofthc York County Bar Association York County Bar Ccntcr 13 7 East Markct Strcct York, PA J 7401 Tclcphonc No, (717) 854-8755 NOTICJA Lc han dcmandado a uSlcd cnla cortc, Si ustcd quicrc dcfcndcrsc dc cstas dcmandas Cxpucslas cn las paginas siguicntcs. uSlcd ticnc vicntc (20) dias dc plazo aJ partir dc la fccha dc la dcmanda y la notificacion. Ustcd dcbc prcscntar una aparicncia cscrita 0 cn pcrsona 0 por abogado y archivar cn la cortc cn forma cscrita sus dcfcnsas 0 sus objccioncs alas dcmandas Lawyer Referral Scrvice of the York County Bar Association York County Bar Centcr 137 East Market Street York, PA 17401 Telephone No. (717) 854-8755 encontra de su persona, Sea avisado quc si usted no sc dcfiende. la corle tomara mcdidas y pucde entrar una ordcn contra ustcd sin prcvio aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquicr queja 0 alivio quc cs pcdido cn la pcticion dc demanda, Ustcd pucde pcrdcr dincro 0 sus propicdades 0 otros dercchos imporlantes para ustcd, LLEVE EST A DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO 1M MEDIA T AMENTE, SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL EINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VA Y A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A D1RECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DON DE SE PUEDE CONSEQUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLANU COUNTY. P~NNSYLVANIA LAWRENCE WHITLEY. Plaintiff CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 1996-00443 v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant ,JURY TRIAL UEMANDED COMPLAINT Plaintiff, Lawrence Whitley. by his allomey. John D, Briggs, Esquire, files this Complaint. and states the following: PARTIES I. Plaintiff, Lawrence Whitley, is an adult individual residing at 6353 Locust Lane. Mechaniesburg, PA 17055, 2, Defendant, William Rummel. is an adult individual residing at48 Fickes Road. Newville. PA 17241. OPERATIVE FACTS 3. On or about March 29, 1994, at approximately 4:30 PM. Plaintiff was the owner and operator of a 1979 GMC Caballero. . 4. Plaintiff's vehicle was stopped in the eastbound lane ofR\. 944 in the vicinity of the intersection of Pine Hill Road, Cumberland County. PA, 5, At the aforesaid time and place, the Defendant. William Rummel, was traveling eastbound on Rt. 944 in a 1987 Ford Escort. PA license tag # EWC204, owncd by Lorraine M. Ferguson, 48 Fickcs Road. Newville. PA, 6, At the aforesaid time and placc, the Defendant. William Rummel. struck the rear of the Plaintilrs vehicle, 7, As a result of the aforesaid accident, Plaintiff suncred injuries. which include, but COUNT I Lawrence Whitley v. William Rummcl ure not limited to, back pain and myofueial pain syndrome, 8, As a result of the Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff has been forced to incur medical expenses in the treatment of his injuries and will continue to incur medical expenses in the future treatment of his injuries, 9. As a result of the Defendant's negligence. Plaintiff has sustained or will sustain the following damages: a, Pust and future pain and suffering; b. Pust and future embarrassment, humiliation and mental anxiety; c. Pust and future incidcntal costs; d, Post and future loss oflife's enjoymcnt: e. Pust and future loss of cumings and earning capacity which has or may exceed the applicable limits of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Responsibility Insurance Act, 10, thereto, Paragraphs I through 9 of the Complaint arc incorporated herein by reference 11. At the time of the occident. Defendant William Rummel owed PlaintilTa duty to operate Lorraine Ferguson's vehicle in 0 careful, prudcnt and reasonable manner. 12, Said accident and 011 of the aforesaid injuries and damages sustained by thc Plaintiff are the direct and proximate result of the negligent. careless and reckless manner in which Defendant acted or foiled to act in thc following particulars: a) foiling to make reasonablc and prudent observations ofthe conditions thcn existing; b) opemting the vehicle at an excessive rate of speed given the conditions and cireumstances then existing; 2 c) failing to maintain reasonable and propcr control of the vehicle he was operating; d) operating his vehicle in violation of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code. 75 Pa,C.S,A. *3361; e) failing to allow an assured clear distance within which to stop his vehicle; l) failing to keep reasonable and proper attention to the roadway while operating the vehicle; g) failed to see the Whitley vehicle had stopped to make a len turn onto Pine Hill Road; h) failing to bring his vehicle to a stop before striking the rear of Plaintirrs vehicle, 13. The carelessness, recklessness and negligence of the Defendant as hereinabove more fully described was a substantial factor in causing the aforesaid incident and resulting injuries and damages sustained by Plaintiff, WHEREFORE. Plaintiff Lawrence Whitley demands judgment against Defendant William Rummel for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of $25,000.00 together with interest and costs of suit. KATHERMAN. MARTZ & GAILEY n D, Br', 1.0, #52987 Attorney for la' 31 S, Queen Street York, PA 17403 (717) 848-3838 (' \('1.IESTSIWIIITlf.''\COMPLNT PLU 3 VERIFICATION I vcrify that thc statcmcnts madc in thc foregoing plcading arc truc wrd correct to thc bcst of my knowlcdgc, infonnation and bclicf. I undcrstand that falsc statcmcnts herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authoritics, ?J,JrJ'l7 Dntc ~ ~ Wk!k1 : . ~ Whitley J..<(~ "Y IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLANU COUNTV,I'ENNSVLV ANIA LAWRENCE WHITLEV, Plaintiff v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 1996-00""3 JURV TRIAL UEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and corrcct copy of the foregoing Complaint has been mailed by First Class United States Mail this 5th day of ~ 19 ~~, to: .~. RolfE, Kroll, Esquire Reynolds & Havas 101 Pine Street P,O, Box 932 Harrisburg. P A 17108.0932 Respectfully submilled. Katherman, Martz & Gailey By:/ . John Igg . . J.D. 52987 Allomey for Plaintiff 3 1 South Quecn Strect York. Pcnnsylvania 17403 717/848-3838 ROLF E, KROLL PA Allornov 1,0, No, 47243 MICHELE J, THORP PA Allornov I,D, No, 71117 REVNOLDS & HAVAS A P,o,...lanel Carpal'tion 101 Pine Stre.. POI' OffiCI Bo)( 932 H,"i,burg. Penn.ytvanl' 17108.0932 17171238.3200 Anam.y. lor Oef,ndent WILLIAM RUMMEL SUSAN SCHORR, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW Plaintiff v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant NO. 95-1178 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED LAWRENCE WHITLEY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 96-00443 ~ v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED MOTION OP DEPENDANT WILLIAM ROMMEL TO CONSOLIDATE PURSUANT TO PA. R.CIV. P. NO. 213Cal AND NOW, comes Defendant William Rummel, by and through his counsel, Reynolds & Havas, a professional corporation, and files this Motion to consolidate the above-captioned actions, assigning the following reasons: 1. On March 29, 1994, a vehicle operated by William Rummel, Defendant in both of the above-captioned actions, was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Route 944, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. OR.lq/U.ll \? L\:cl 9s- 1/7J) . 2. The other vehicle involved in the above-described accident was operated by Lawrence Whitley, plaintiff at Cumberland County Docket No. 96-00443. 3. Susan Schorr, plaintiff at Cumberland County Docket No. 95-1178, was a passenger in the vehicle operated by Plaintiff Lawrence Whitley (Docket No. 96-00443). 4. Plaintiff Schorr and Plaintiff Whitley both allege that they were injured as a result of the negligence of Defendant, which negligence is alleged to have caused the aforesaid motor vehicle accident. " S. Plaintiff Schorr and Plaintiff Whitley are represented by John D. Briggs, Esquire, in their respective actions. 6. Defendant Rummel is represented in both actions by Rolf E. Kroll, Esquire. 7. Pa. R.Civ.P. No. 213(a) provides: In actions pending in a county which involve a common question of law or fact or which arise from the same transaction or occurrence, the court on its own motion or on the motion of any party may order a joint hearing or trial of any matter and issue in the actions, may order the actions consolidated, and may make orders that avoid unnecessary costs or delay. 8. The above-captioned actions arise out of the same motor vehicle accident, involve the same Defendant, and Plaintiffs were in the same vehicle at the time of the accident. - 2 - -' \- .. 9. Therefore, the above-captioned actions involve a common question of law or fact and arise out of the same transaction or occurrence. 10. Moreover, in the interests of judicial economy and to avoid the possibility of inconsistent verdicts, jury confusion, and the duplication of effort and expense, the above-captioned cases are properly consolidated for the purposes of trial. WHEREFORE, Defendant William Rummel prays that this Honorable Court enter an Order consolidating these cases for purposes of trial pursuant to Pa. R.Civ.P. No. 213(a). Date: &.+ /'1J~1 ~.~ vjJ1Hf, ~rney I.D. No. 47243 MICHELE J. THORP PA Attorney I.D. No. 71117 REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation 101 pine Street Post Office Box 932 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0932 (717) 236-3200 Attorney for Defendant WILLIAM RUMMEL - 3 - 'i -,'". CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served upon counsel of record on April 4, 1997, by United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as followa:' John D. Briggs, Esquire Katherman, Martz & Gailey 31 South Queen Street York, PA 17403 (Attorney for Plaintiff) 1m2 ~ // #_ Lffku~ tlZ(l2 Marianne Sottile REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation (30431) ~ APR 1 0 1997{ or SUSAN SCHORR, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 95-1178 v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant :' JURY TRIAL DEMANDED LAWRENCE WHITLEY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW VNO. 96-00443 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant o R D E R AND NOW, this I'-I-A- day of ~ , 1997, upon consideration of Defendant's Motion to Consolidate, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED that the above-captioned matters are consolidated for the purpose of trial pursuant to Pa. R.Civ.p. No. 213. BY THE COURT: ~/ , ~L t. -dI~ ~J. o.~ f&A A tll.t.L. Ala. 'I j- - 117 8' ~;..JL -r~ ~ " ... ROLF E, KROLL PA AttornlV I,D. No, 47243 MICHELE J, THORP PA AttornlV I,D. No, 71117 REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Prot,,"onal Corpoll1ion 101 Pin. Str... Po.t Olfiu Box 832 HarnaburG, P,nnlytvarne 17108.0932 17171238.3200 Attorney. for D.,.nd.nt W1WAM RUMMEL SUSAN SCHORR, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 95-1178 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Plaintiff v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant LAWRENCE WHITLEY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 96-00443 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant MOTION OF DEPENDANT WILLIAM RUMMEL TO CONSOLIDATE PURSUANT TO PA. R.CIV. P. NO. 2131a) AND NOW, comes Defendant William Rummel, by and through his counsel, Reynolds & Havas, a professional corporation, and files this Motion to consolidate the above-captioned actions, assigning the following reasons: 1. On March 29, 1994, a vehicle operated by William Rummel, Defendant in both of the above-captioned actions, was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Route 944, CUmberland County, Pennsylvania. S. Plaintiff Schorr and Plaintiff Whitley are represented by John D. Briggs, Esquire, in their respective actions. 6. Defendant Rummel is represented in both actions by Rolf E. Kroll, Esquire. 7. Pa. R.Civ.P. No. 213(a) provides: In actions pending in a county which involve a common question of law or fact or which arise from the same transaction or occurrence, the court on its own motion or on the motion of any party may order a joint hearing or trial of any matter and issue in the actions, may order the actions consolidated, and may make orders that avoid unnecessary costs or delay. 8. The above-captioned actions arise out of the same motor vehicle accident, involve the same Defendant, and Plaintiffs were in the same vehicle at the time of the accident. - 2 - , -' ~ 2. The other vehicle involved in the above-described accident was operated by Lawrence Whitley, Plaintiff at CUmberland County Docket No. 96-00443. 3. Susan Schorr, Plaintiff at Cumberland County Docket No. 95-1178, was a pasoenger in the vehicle operated by Plaintiff Lawrence Whitley (Docket No. 96-00443). 4. Plaintiff Schorr and Plaintiff Whitley both allege that they were injured as a result of the negligence of Defendant, which negligence is alleged to have caused the aforesaid motor vehicle accident. 9. Therefore, the above-captioned actions involve a common question of law or fact and arise out of the same transaction or occurrence. 10. Moreover, in the interests of judicial economy and to avoid the possibility of inconsistent verdicts, jury confusion, and the duplication of effort and expense, the above-captioned cases are properly consolidated for the purposes of trial. WHEREFORE, Defendant William Rummel prays that this Honorable Court enter an Order consolidating these cases for purposes of trial pursuant to Pa. R.Civ.P. No. 213(a). Date: &.+/"t/~' ~AD1!:,~ MICHELE J. THORP PA Attorney I.D. No. 71117 REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation 101 Pine Street Post Office Box 932 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0932 (717) 236-3200 Attorney for Defendant WILLIAM RUMMEL - 3 - c, ........., ...;A '\ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served upon counsel of record on April 4, 1997, by United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: John D. Briggs, Esquire Katherman, Martz & Gailey 31 South Queen Street York, PA 17403 (Attorney for Plaintiff) 9I1tut'~ /M., REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation (30431) -:- C-I ~. ~? c I~ >co' :;, ..-- 'tf' ").'1': .'(. )~ E- ....,: .l:-'" "- .'. (..... -- <?' ..-;J c @" r-' :',:(1) I. I ,!~ 2' ~,~ ,1111 1" l.. .!U- -~ " .~ 0 r- .:> 0' D " . , . , . -.-,.;-:--":"::-' ~ , .. , ROLF E, KROLL PA AttornlY I,D. No, 47243 REYNOLDS. HAVAS A Prof...lonal Corpor.Uon 101 Pine Str.., POlt OfflOI eo. 932 Horrllburg, Plnnlytvonlo 1710S.0932 17171 236,3200 Attorney for O.f.ndent WILLIAM RUMMEL SUSAN SCHORR, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBER~ COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 95-1178 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Plaintiff v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant LAWRENCE WHITLEY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - ~W NO. 96-00443 ,/ JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant NOTICE TO PLEAD TO NEW MATTER TO: LAWRENCE WHITLEY (PLAINTIFF) c/o his attorney, John D. Briggs, Esquire Katherman, Martz & Gailey 31 South Queen Street York, Pennsylvania 17403 You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be entered ag)inst you. ~) J " /b'~; J, , ',I / ,rL, ( / (, 'ROLF E. , OLL PA Attofney I.D. No. 47243 REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation 101 Pine Street Post Office Box 932 HarriSburg, PA 17108-0932 717-236-3200 Date: {/111?? Attorney for Defendant WILLIAM RmlMEL ,.. ...~ .. ROLF E, KROLL " PA Attorn,y I,D, No, 47243 REYNOLOS & HAVAS A Pro'...lan.1 Corpor.lion 101 Pine Street Pall 01110' eo. 832 H,,,llburg, P,nnlylvlnl' 1710S,0832 17171 238.3200 Attorney 'Of O.fendlnt W1LUAM RUMMEL SUSAN SCHORR, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 95-1178 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Plaintiff v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant LAWRENCE WHITLEY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 96-00443 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant DEPENDANT' S ANSWER WITH NBW MATTER TO COMPLAINT ArlO NOW, comes Defendant William Rummel, by and through his counsel. Reynolds & Havas, a professional corporation, to answer the Complaint of Plaintiff Lawrence Whitley, as follows: Parl:ies 1. Admitted. 2. Admitted. OlIeral:ive Pacl:s 3. - 9. Denied. Coun t I Lawrence Whil:lev v. Willil!lJll v...m"el 10. The answers to paragraphs 1 - 9 inclusive hereof are incorporated by reference herein as if set forth in their entirety. 11. - 13. Denied. , . 0 t,., ..".,.....~\.,.;- .. WHEREFORE, Defendant William Rummel demands that judgment be entered in his favor and against Plaintiff Lawrence Whitley, with costs of suit assessed to Plaintiff. New Matter 14. The answers to paragraphs 1 - 13 inclusive hereof are incorporated by reference herein as if set forth in their entirety. 15. Plaintiff has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. 16. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the doctrines of contributory and comparative negligence. 17. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the doctrine of assun~tion of risk. 18. Defendant was confronted with a sudden emergency not of his own creation to which he responded reasonably under the circumstances. 19. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations. 20. The named insured of the automobile insurance policy covering Plaintiff elected coverage under the limited tort option offered under that policy in accordance with the terms of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. 21. Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the terms and conditions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle - 2 - " . "' . .... Financial Responsibility Law, Act of February 12, 1984, 75 Pa. Cons. Stat., S 1701 ~~, as amended. Specifically, Plaintiff's claims for medical expenses and/or wage loss may be barred in whole or in part by 75 Pa. Cons. Stat., S 1722. Moreover, Plaintiff's claim for non-economic damages may be barred by virtue of an election of the limited tort option of Plaintiff's motor vehicle 6//(/(0;Z Date:" I I , I 0.lJ E. K ' A Attor~.y I.D. No. 47243 REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation 101 Pine Street Post Office Box 932 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0932 (717) 236-3200 Attorney for Defendant WILLIAM RUMMEL - 3 . .. CERTIPICATE OP SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document on all counsel of record by placing Bame in the United States mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, on June 19, 1997, and addressed as follows: John D. Briggs. Esquire Katherman, Martz & Gailey 31 South Queen Street York, PA 17403 Attorney for Plaintiffs REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Professional Corporation (3043) t . - ~ -... ..". - C-, ~: .. /. ..,.p c,....: :'.~ '--:' C.' '. - .- tJ;';' n: ~'. ' :_1 ;.; \:- ~. l..,i \ ~~ 7: i Oil C' r "I'? LI.'.... "..... ....1 , ~.l' ',.;~J \..0.".1 -' I.' -, ,....;n- l':. r- :j G cr U " ., ~~ exl '>- CO', r.: j:1: c:.; ::j...- &in I.... .t..:.1 :c , ': ~r L... -,' ~ . ~ I ,:'"} " Ull.. ('-J I. "-:~ I' . .}...... :~ ..I:'J Y. , :'J~ .'- :0) "." II. r- :=i LJ fJ' U ~ ~ t; ...1lI.. 1'1 CD o ~ ~ 0 1'1 ... CD e D:: z ... 1'1 , ~ < .. ~ CD o::E ~ ... >l CD ~:iO 0: ~ j<ui 0 E ::E ,. D:: 1'1 l&I X ~ .,~.....,.<ll"'J~..,.~titl.....~r.l<' 'o,n,,!'. fll'''',,'''''.!)J1JI,ll'''' -' ~ .. 'W'_ .. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LAWRENCE WHITLEY. Plaintiff NO, 96-00443 v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO NEW MA TIER NUMBERS ]4 - 21 Paragmphs 14 through 2 I set forth conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is rcquired, Therefore, they are denied. Respectfully submittcd by: Katherman. Martz & Gailey (' '.('I.IF."-l'S\wlllnEY\.....EwMAnrr lMJC LA WRENCE WHITLEY, Plaintiff NO. 96-00443 ....... IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW WILLIAM RUMMEL. Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hcreby certify that I have this date served a copy of the foregoing Answer to New MaUer as set forth below by first class, United Slates prepaid postage: RolfE. Kroll, Esquire Reynolds & Havas 10 I Pine Street P.O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PAl 7 I 08-0932 Date lP 'c::2t./ -91 ,- II) f:: fr: ..;J ;:: ('.~ ~-:-': wQ , '.,-' ,).:.; 1....).. ~:J :".. ! .t.' :"'1. ,.. '.! ~;-~ 'lj~ . " 1',)' :, LJ I, ("I " -"t. ~> '. L.~ , :, 'J r.' ;z.: ~, LJ r- :-.) () '" l.) ~ :c Cl t; I&."Wrr1 ~~m~~ uc(z-. ~::E ::J ~ ~ o ..:>> ~ CD ~ Z 0 ~ j 0( iii fi "'_ ::E ,. D:: j;j l&I X ~ ..... 101o.......' ~~".. - -", ~..,\.. .ft ,..." _ . r....l'\llf/"I. (J~" 10M"" '0",1).,,\ 11, ~USAN SCHORR : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA v. WILLIAM RUMMEL : CIVIL ACTION . LAW : NO. 95-1178 : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED LAWRENCE WHITLEY : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. : J CIVIL ACTION - LAW V: NO. 96-00443 : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED WILLIAM RUMMEL, CERTIEICATE OESERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the loregoing Plaintiff Whitley's Response to Request lor Production of Documents has been mailed by First Class United States Mail this -'~.... day of -~-9J' 19C\7. to: RolfE. Kroll. Esquire Reynolds & Havas 101 Pine Street P.O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 ~;:, - ..,- - . -~.." <:>- ---:: =:--r .:::> -E; - .", $, -: Respectfully submined, co :-oc .li c:: _ '" :-r: Co) " Co) co Katherman, Martz & Gailey ~ ..:r .... ... 1:;; ~ .. ::).... ~-,. .:I .;::~) ..... Et,':> ~r <'- Cl;:;_~ C _r.:. 0 '..' {~) u,t_. N .'.'. -'II' (.!I ;. ~. a:-, --. l...lUJ r:. e:.: LJ!C_ II, r- 5 0 C"' U Respectfully submitted by: .. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. I'ENNSYL VANIA LAWRENCE WHITLEY. Plaintiff NO. 96-00443 v. CIVIL ACTION - LA W WILLIAM RUMMEL, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED TO: Lorraine Ferguson, 76 North Corpomte Street Newville, PA 17241 Please take notice that pursuant to Rule 4007.1 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, you are hereby notified that the deposition of Lorraine Ferguson will bc taken for the purpose of discovery and for usc at trial on Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. in the Law Offices of Rolf E. Kroll, Esquire, 101 Pine Street. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101. The person to be deposed is directed to bring to the deposition any and all documents that are relcvantto the above captioncd case. Kathcrman, Martz & Gailey hn D. ID 52987 Attorney for 'Ia ntill' 3 I South Queen Street York. PA 17403 (717)848-3838 (' (I11_....'S,WIllIII,..~rll.-\ul"i II Mhl '\W.. utr . "" IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I'ENNSYL VANIA LAWRENCE WHITLEY. I'laintin" NO. 96-00443 v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW WILLIAM RUMMEL. Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the foregoing Notice of Deposition as set forth below by first class. United States prepaid postage: Rolf E. Kroll, Esquire Reynolds & Havas 10 I Pine Street P.O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17101 KA THERMAN, MARTZ & GAILEY Dated:~ TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Please list the following case: (Check onel (check one) 0 .... .. :::.1 " tt I '., 0 I I o. 0; .~'l .' ;.. ~., . .. ~ ~'l ( X lor JURY trial at the next term 01 civil court. \ .. lor trial without a jury. . CAPTION OF CASe (entire caption must be stated in lull) Sussn Schorr (Plalntiff) vs. WilHam Rummo t \lJelilndant) Lawrence Whltley '(Plalnt.ff) vs. WlI Ham Rummel (Defendant) CONSOLIDATED FOR TRIAL PURPOSES PURSUANT TO ft'l'TACHED ORDER 1178 N 00443 o. -, Assumpsit ., ":1 Ix) Trespass Trespass (Motor Vehicle) ", (other) The trial list will be called on October 14. 1997 and Trials commence on November 10. 1997 Pretrials will be held on Oc tober 22. 1997 (Brlels are due 5 days before pretrials.) (The party listing this case for trial shall provide lorthwith 1I copy ot the praecipe to all counsel. pursuant to local Rule 214,1.) Civil 95 19~~/ Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who Illes this praecipe: John D. Brlggs, Esqulre Katherman, Hartz & Galley Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: Rolf E. Kroll, _Es!,!ulre Reyno~.IJ-!lvas This case is ready lor Irlal. Signed: Date: a H~ ) ~ I l'iC,l PrlntN Cumberland 7 Allorney lor: ..!,laint1!,fs Exhibit "B" ... SUSAN SCHORR : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : NO. 95-1178 : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. WILLIAM RUMMEL LAWRENCE WHITLEY : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :!CIVIL ACTION - LAW V; NO. 96-00443 : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, PRAECIPE TO MARK THE DOCKET SETTLED, DISCONTINUED AND ENDED TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please mark the docket in this maUer settled, discontinued and ended. Please issue a Certificate of Satisfaction. KA THERMAN. MARTZ & GAILEY .. oh D. Briggs, J.D. #52987 Attorney for Plainllffs 3 I S. Queen Street York. PA 17403 (7] 7) 84R.3838 " SUSAN SCHORR : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. WILLIAM RUMMEL : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : NO. 95-1178 : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED LAWRENCE WHITLEY : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. WILLIAM RUMMEL, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : NO. 96-00443 : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and corrcct copy of the foregoing Pmecipe to Mark the Docket Seuled, Discontinued and Ended has been mailed by First Class United States Mail this q'flr'- day of .J O-C"\ , 19 q<:& to: RolfE. Kroll, Esquire Reynolds & Havas 101 Pine Street P.O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 . , Respectfully submitted, By: D. flggS,' ,. e ~ .D.52987 ~ ~ Attorney for PI~ffs 3 I South Queen Street York. Pennsylvania 17403 717/848-3838 'f . , -- ,.1 ~- {I- U', r::.: ..... t;~ i'~ ; u.' .' .' 0"- ; \ -, ,- . -- (,!') ~', . , -' ; c.: '; ,: H\.' - L;.: I~~ .i.},U .~. '.!~ c... - .' . I": I'. ~ .J l,:"..t C' V ~ ~