Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Recent News About Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
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Amputee's case against Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom should be heard in Lehigh County, defense says
Allentown’s Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom water park and its contractors have petitioned to have a lawsuit resulting from a man’s leg being amputated moved to the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas. -
Defense counsel seeks transfer of case alleging icy tumble at gymnastics school
A negligence lawsuit against a gymnastics school could be headed to Bucks County, if a defense motion in the case is successful -
Condo, management, landscaping companies want suit sent to Delaware County
Three separate defense attorneys for a condominium complex, property management and landscaping companies accused of negligence are seeking to move a lawsuit filed against them to Bucks County. -
Slip-and-fall plaintiff wants City of Philadelphia to pay settlement funds
A plaintiff who claims she fell on a Philadelphia sidewalk in 2012 is seeking to recover $3,000 she asserts the City agreed to pay her in a settlement reached in June. -
Tire store argues for removal from property damage and seizure action
Following a prior approved continuance from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, a petitioner who believes it was falsely named in a property damage suit has the chance to be stricken from the case. -
After continuance delay, sanctions hearing set to proceed in trip-and-fall case against Philadelphia
After a continuance granted last month, counsel for the City of Philadelphia have their opportunity to pursue a motion for sanctions against the plaintiff in a pending negligence litigation. -
Man facing $6K judgment files motion to set aside writ of execution
A defendant facing the levying of an out-of-state judgment in excess of $6,000 has filed a motion to set aside of a writ of execution seeking to enforce that judgment. -
Dental firm fraud case continued until Oct. 19
Further proceedings in a fraud case have been continued until Oct. 19, per a decision from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. -
Judge overrules preliminary objections from CVS Pharmacy
PHILADELPHIA – Preliminary objections raised by CVS Pharmacy in a slip-and-fall negligence action have been overruled by a Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas judge. Per a decision Monday from Judge Arnold L. -
Philadelphia courts to close during Pope Francis' visit
The opening of the City of Philadelphia to the World Meeting of Families Conference and the visiting Pope Francis has resulted in the temporary closure of the Philadelphia court system. -
Various conflicts lead plaintiff counsel to withdraw from Philadelphia accident case
Counsel for a car crash plaintiff is withdrawing his appearance over various conflicts with his client. -
Attorney says plaintiff not cooperating
The plaintiff’s attorney in a slip-and-fall lawsuit has filed a motion to withdraw their appearance, citing non-cooperation with his client. -
Attorney says he cannot continue to represent alleged dog bite victim
The counsel of record for a plaintiff in a dog bite negligence case has stated that they cannot continue to represent their client. -
Attorney: Client went to bathroom during deposition, never came back
Plaintiffs attorneys in a motor vehicle crash action have petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to remove themselves as counsel of record. -
Amtrak: Premises liability plaintiff needs to pay $80K from 'double damages'
Amtrak believes a premises liability suit plaintiff needs to reimburse it for $80,000, as a result of potentially collecting what it called “double damages.” -
Attorney withdrawing from legal malpractice case, says he can only reveal reasons in off-the-record conference
The attorney for a plaintiff in a pending legal malpractice matter is withdrawing his appearance. -
Car crash plaintiff wants settlement funds delivered
An attorney for a motor vehicle accident plaintiff wants final delivery of an agreed-upon settlement to his client, plus payment of interest and counsel fees -
CVS Pharmacy files multiple preliminary objections against slip-and-fall plaintiff
Counsel for CVS Pharmacy believe a negligence complaint levied against it was filed in an improper venue, not properly verified and insufficient as to stating its claims. -
Asbestos defendant says Philly court has no jurisdiction over it
An attorney representing an asbestos suit’s out-of-state defendant says the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas has no jurisdiction over his client. -
U-Haul asks for stay of food truck explosion case during criminal investigation
A fatal food truck explosion in Philadelphia last year has resulted in a negligence lawsuit from bystanders caught in the resulting blaze, and has both sides arguing over the direction, status and claims of the case.