This timely appeal followed wherein the Adamses raise the following issues for our review.ġ. Following argument, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the Reeses. The Reeses subsequently filed a motion for summary judgment. By order of court dated November 10, 2015, the Adamses' motion was denied. This motion was opposed by the Reeses, who asserted that the Adamses were prohibited from amending their complaint to add a new party because, inter alia, the statute of limitations had run. Adamses Motion to Amend,, at 2 (unnumbered). In their motion, the Adamses contended that a 'typographical error' had mistakenly listed the wrong first name of the driver of the vehicle. Thereafter, on November 1, 2015, the Adamses filed a motion for leave to amend the complaint pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.

The Reeses averred it was Dane, who was not named as a defendant, driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. On June 22, 2015, the Reeses filed an answer and new matter, wherein they stated, inter alia, that David was not the operator of the motor vehicle. Specifically, the complaint named David as the driver, and alleged that he as well as Karen were negligent in the operation/ownership of the vehicle. The insurance policy for the vehicle was issued to David and Karen Reese. Reese, who were subsequently served by sheriff on May 8, 2015. Negotiations between the Adamses and the Reeses's insurance company, Erie Insurance, proved futile, and on May 5, 2015, a complaint was filed listing as defendants, David A. Janet Adams averred she sustained personal injuries and damages as a result of the collision. This case arises from a motor vehicle accident which occurred on May 12, 2013, between Janet Adams's vehicle and a car owned by Karen Reese and driven by the Reeses' son, Dane M. On December 30, 2015, the Adamses filed a petition seeking permission from this Court to appeal the order denying their motion to amend their complaint. Janet Adams and Robert Adams (collectively, the Adamses) appeal from the Novemorder denying their motion to amend their complaint, which was made final by the order dismissing all claims against Appellees, David A. Retired Senior Judge assigned to the Superior Court. 65.37Īppeal from the Order Entered Novemin the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver CountyĬivil Division at No(s): 10571-2015 BEFORE: BOWES, OLSON, and STRASSBURGER, JJ. NON-PRECEDENTIAL DECISION - SEE SUPERIOR COURT I.O.P.

Reese gets his drivers permit