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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL AcrION
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JOHN E. MIll.ER
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CRISTINA CROSS
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 of 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 OF CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Court Administrator's Office
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6100
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IN mE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERlAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACflON
JOHN E. MILLER
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CRISTINA CROSS
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COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff, JOHN E. MILLER, is an adult individual, residing at 13 West Liberty
Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603,
2, Defendant CRISTINA CROSS, is an adult individual residing at 820 Anthony Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17501.
3. On or about June 29, 1995, at approximately 3:10 P.M,. prevailing time, Plaintiff
JOHN E, MILLER operated a 1995 Dark Blue Ford Escort, a vehicle registered to
Plaintiffs employer, Filmet Color Labs.
4. On or about the same time and date as described in the previous paragraph,
Plaintiffs vehicle was stopped at a red light at the intersection of 32nd Street and Main
Street in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania when a vehicle operated by Defendant struck his vehicle
from the rear,
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S. The Defendant was negligent:
(a) In failing to observe the road in front of her;
(b) In failing to brake her vehicle in time to avoid a collision with the automobile
driven by Plaintiff;
(c) Failing to have said vehicle under proper and adequate control at the time;
(d) Otherwise failing to remain attentive and to keep a proper and adequate
lookout so as to avoid striking vehicles lawfully upon the highway; and
(e) Failing to drive her vehicle at a safe speed,
6. The aforementioned negligence of the Defendant was the substantial contributing
factor in causing the accident.
7. As a direct and proximate result of the accident, Plaintiff sustained serious and
permanent injuries to his back.
S, Said injuries to his back has required Plaintiff to: (a) undergo back surgery and other
medical treatment, miss work and lose earnings; (b) incur medical expenses, extreme pain
and suffering, mental anguish, discomfort, inconvenience, distress, embarrassment,
humiliation, and disfigurement; and (c) forego the ordinary pleasures of life.
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9. All of the aforementioned consequences of tbe accident caused by Defendant are
likely to continue indefinitely into tbe future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff JOHN E. MILLER requests judgment against the Defendant
CRISTINA CROSS in an amount in excess of Thirty-Five Thousand ($35,000.00) Dollars,
plus interest, delay damages and costs,
Date: -:s.'A~ . }..ID , \qG~
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STEVEN R. BLAIR
Attorney lID No, 49388
SOLOVE & BLAIR
180 Good Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-1177
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
The Undersigned hereby verifies that the statements made in the foregoing
Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C,S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: I - ;2 to - C;' ~
CASE "0: 199&-0046& P
COMMONWEALTH OF FENNSYLVAN1A:
COllllTY OF CUMBERLANl'
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a !.I'ue and attested copy of the COMf..L,.AItIT ,_
and at the ::jame time? directing }{gL altl."ot1.on to thr:.::. contentD thereof.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
JOHN E. MILLER,
plaintiff
No. 96 - 466 Civil Term
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CRISTINA CROSS,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: John E. Miller, Plaintiff
clo steven R. Blair, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff
Solove & Blair
180 Good Rive, suite 103A
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to plead to the enclosed ANSWER
AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT, CRISTINA CROSS, within twenty (20)
days from service hereof, or a default judgment may be entered
against you.
Date: ?--I }~ ICt~
Respectfully submitted,
REYNOLDS & HAVAS
A Professional corporation
Jl~ Banko. Jr.
Attorney I.D. 141727
101 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
(717) 236-3200
By:
Counsel for Defendant,
Cristina Cross
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
JOHN E. MILLER,
plaintiff
No. 96 - 466 Civil Term
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CRISTINA CROSS,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANT, CRISTINA CROSS,
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
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1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied.
4. Denied.
5 (a) - (e) . Denied.
6. Denied.
7. Denied.
8 (a) - (c).
Denied.
9. Denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, cristina Cross, demands judgment in
her favor and against plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
10. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 9
hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in
their entirety.
11. Plaintiff's claim for non-economic is barred by
virtue of his election of the "limited tort" option pursuant to
75 Pa.C.S.A. 51705.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Cristina Cross, demands judgment in
her favor and against Plaintiff.
REYNOLDS & HAVAS
A Professional corporation
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By:
st h L. Banko, Jr.
Attorney 1.0. #41727
101 Pine street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
(717) 236-3200
Counsel for Defendant,
Cristina Cross
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VERIFICATION
I, cristina E. cross, depose and say, subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A., section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities, that the facte set forth in the
foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have served a true and correct
copy of the foregoing document on all counsel of record by placing
the same in the united States Mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
first-class postage prepaid, on the ,ft J7f7 day of February, 1996,
addressed as follows:
Steven R. Blair, Esquire
Solove & Blair
180 Good Rive, suite 103A
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
(Counsel for plaintiff)
REYNOLDS & HAVAS
A professional Corporation
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
JOHN E, MILLER
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) No, 96.466
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) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CRISTINA CROSS
Respectfully submitted:
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
1 I. To the extent this Paragraph alleges a conclusion of law. no response is required,
To the extent this Paragraph alleges a matter of fact, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiff elected "limited tort" or that he is otherwise bound by 75 Pa,C,S,A, 111705,
Dated: ~- \4 -qb
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STEVEN R. BLAIR
Attorney lID No, 49388
SOLOVE & BLAIR
180 Good Drive
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
(717) 291-1177
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document(s) upon
the person(s) and in the manner indicated below:
SERVICE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Stephen L, Banko, Jr., Esquire
REYNOLDS & HAVAS
101 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
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STEVEN R. BLAIR
Attorney lID No, 49388
SOLOVE & BLAIR
180 Good Drive
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
(717) 291-1177
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
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(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
'ro 'mE PIUl1iOtOl'ARY OF aM3ERLAI'D COlJm'Y
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CAPl'ION OF CASE , - I i\
(entire caption lIlJst be stated in full) (check one) ", ::;
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Civil Action - Law
Please list the following case.
(Check one)
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for JURY trial at the next term of civg'. .Court;
for trial without a jury.
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Appeal fran Arbitration
JOHN E. MILLER
(other)
(Plaintiff)
VB.
The trial list will be called on 8/20/96
and
CHRISTINA CROSS
Trials commence on
9/16/96
(Defendant)
Pretrials will be held on 8/28/96
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrialS.)
(The party listing this case for trial shall
provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to
all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.)
vs.
No.
96
Civil
466
1996
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe,
RICHARD S. SOLOVE
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known, STEPHEN L. BANKO , JR..
REYNOLDS & HAVAS, 101 PINE STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17108-0932
Date,
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Signed, )"{J,tlw
Print ~ RICHARD S. SOLOVE
This case is ready for trial.
Attorney for. JOHN E. MILLER
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;' ICHARD S. SOLOVE
. Attorney lID No. 17717
CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Praecipe for Listing
Case for Trial upon the person(s} and in the manner indicated below:
SERVICE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Stephen L. Banko, Jr" Esquire
REYNOLDS & HA VAS
101 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
Dated:
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JOHN E. MillER
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CHRISTINA CROSS
: NO, 96-466 CIVil TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, August 20.1996. counsel having failed to call the above case
for trial, the case Is stflcken from the SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 tfialllst. Counsel may
fellst the case for trial when ready,
By the Court,
Richard S, Solove, Esq,
For the Plaintiff
Stephen L. Banko, Jr,. Esq,
For the Defendant
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IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACflON
JOHN E. MIllER
VS,
CRISTINA CROSS
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) No. 96.466
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) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SEITLE, SATISFY, DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above matter settled, ended, discontinued and costs paid.
OR
Please mark the above matter
THIS MAlTER WAS INDEXED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Arbitration Award (date)
Default Judgment (date)
Lis Pendens (date)
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Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
Other (date)
Attorney for Defendant(s)
Attorney for
Note: Signature of Defendant(s) Counsel, Additional Defendant(s) Counsel needed if
case has an additional Defendant, Counterclaim or Crossclaim(s),
DISCONTINUANCE CERTIFICATE
AND NOW,:! ,I...... 7. I (j Ii 7 suit has been
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