Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Recent News About Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
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Plaintiff attorney looking for settlement for incapacitated client
Plaintiff counsel is looking for the defendants in a motor vehicle accident negligence case to settle with his incapacitated client. -
Philadelphia condo association settles with former executive board
A condominium association that sued the members of its former executive board has reached a settlement with the defendants in that litigation. -
Plaintiffs in dental firm fraud case withdraw motion for preliminary injunction
The plaintiffs in a pending dental firm fraud case have withdrawn their motion for a preliminary injunction to be levied against the defendants. -
Defendants want return of $13K in allegedly overpaid judgment funds
A defendant in a banking debt case wants the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to note the payment of the judgment, and assist in the return of funds they believe were overpaid. -
Defense counsel wants venue transfer, plaintiffs seeking to add outside counsel in circumcision defect case
Motions for preliminary objections and pro hac vice admissions for counsel are on the table in a product liability case, centered on a young boy who allegedly suffered permanent injuries during a circumcision procedure. -
Objections for venue transfer filed in chair lift negligence case
A number of preliminary objections relating to venue and claim sufficiency are pending in the case of a plaintiff allegedly injured by a malfunctioning chair lift. -
Funeral home sued for outstanding lease fees opposes writ of execution
A Philadelphia funeral home seeks to intervene from a writ of execution placed on its bank account. -
Occupant avoids eviction from property sold at Sheriff's Sale, for now
The occupant of a city residence transacted in a Sheriff’s Office sale won a motion to open judgment and stay possession of the property, as the future ownership of the location remains to be decided. -
Shareholders in printing company sue former partners, alleging financial impropriety
Plaintiffs in a contract dispute matter are seeking to prevent the transfer of equipment and financial records they need to prove their case through a preliminary injunction and accompanying court order. -
Attorneys still want to withdraw from representing client who never came back from bathroom break
After a near month-long continuance, plaintiff attorneys in a motor vehicle crash action have the opportunity for their withdrawal of representation motion to be heard in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. -
Rumor Nightclub, owner seeking to strike $185K default judgment found for injured police officer
Rumor Nightclub and its owner Mark Marek are seeking to strike a $185,000 default judgment levied against them in the case of a Philadelphia police officer injured while breaking up a fight at the popular city nightspot nearly four years ago. -
HVAC technician filed negligence action improperly, defense says
Improper jurisdiction and venue has been alleged in the case of a former HVAC technician suing his former employer for negligence-related injuries in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. -
Defense attorney believes suit against kitchen contractor should be transferred to Delaware County
Defense counsel for a Media contractor believes the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas is not the correct venue for a negligence and breach of contract case. -
Foster care injury case may be discontinued in wake of second lawsuit
A personal injury case involving a minor previously in foster care may be discontinued, due to the filing of a similar but separate action. -
Woman's former attorney still wants to withdraw even though her new attorney was arrested on rape charges
The attorney for a woman who claims she was seriously injured in an automobile accident in West Philadelphia wishes to withdraw his representation. -
PECO seeks back payments and Sheriff's Office assistance in repossessing equipment
PECO is seeking assistance from the Sheriff’s Office of Philadelphia to settle a payment dispute with a trio of Philadelphia defendants and regain possession of electric equipment property. -
I-76 car crash plaintiffs seeking to enforce settlement
PHILADELPHIA – The attorney for plaintiffs injured in a car crash on I-76 in Philadelphia are seeking to enforce the terms of a prior settlement reached with the case’s defendants. On Aug. 10, Theodore C. -
City Of Philadelphia still pursuing sanctions against negligence co-defendant
Following a continuance, the City of Philadelphia is still seeking sanctions to be levied against a negligence lawsuit co-defendant it claims hasn’t abided by orders from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. -
Plaintiff counsel wants alternative service for accident complaint
Plaintiffs attorneys are seeking alternative service of their complaint to a defendant they have been unable to locate. -
Plaintiff's attorney wants removed from case, saying relationship with client is 'irretrievably damaged'
Attorney Richard Kupersmith said in a September motion that client Lisa Anderson no longer wants him to represent her.