Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Recent News About Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
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La Salle University professor seeks identity of online impostor
A local university professor is determined to discover who impersonated him when posting a controversial political comment on an online news article -
Attorney cites irreconcilable differences and professional considerations in withdrawal motion
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a plaintiff in a motor vehicle action cited irreconcilable differences and professional considerations to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in seeking to withdraw his appearance. -
Defense counsel alleges improper service, failed claims in assault case
A defendant landlord in a negligence and assault case claimed improper service of the complaint filed against it -
Fitness center owner's appeal denied
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently affirmed a 2014 judgment of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to deny a petition of striking or opening a judgment in a breach of contract suit -
Lawsuit alleging college shut its gates on woman's car might be transferred
A lawsuit over an alleged incident at Cabrini College resulting in extensive damage to a Philadelphia woman’s automobile and injuries to her might be sent to Delaware County -
Negligence case defendant seeks to vacate $180K judgment
A negligence suit defendant is seeking to vacate a six-figure judgment found against him, allegedly due to not receiving proper service of the complaint. -
Fraud defendants desire more time for evidence analysis
Defendants in a fraud action seek the permission of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to have more time for evidence examination -
Plaintiff's death compels counsel to withdraw from slip-and-fall suit
Counsel for plaintiffs in a negligence action against Pathmark Stores and its parent company are seeking to withdraw from that suit, according to court records. -
Plaintiffs lawyer withdraws from wrongful death suit against Good Shepherd Penn Partners, others
Plaintiff counsel for the estate administratrix in the survival and wrongful death action of her late husband has petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to be relieved of that responsibility. -
Car crash plaintiff feels jury verdict was 'miscarriage of justice'
A motor vehicle accident case’s plaintiff wants judgment as a matter of law or a new trial, because he felt the jury's decision against him was “grossly inadequate and a miscarriage of justice.” -
Hearing set to determine fairness of high-low arbitration agreement in accident action
A legal proceeding has been scheduled to determine the fairness of a high-low arbitration agreement in the case of a car-pedestrian crash. -
Plaintiff attorney files sanctions for alleged disobeyal of court order
Plaintiff counsel in a pending trip-and-fall action has filed a motion for sanctions against the defendant in that same litigation, for alleged failure to comply with a court order. -
Liberty Mutual counsel asserts claim litigation must be heard in Delaware County
An attorney defending a major insurance provider cited contractual policy in arguing that a claims case against it should be transferred to Delaware County. -
Plaintiff attorney in suit versus Thomas Jefferson University Hospital withdraws
Plaintiff counsel in a slip-and-fall suit filed against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and its Risk Management Department has petitioned to withdraw his appearance. -
Defense counsel for DoubleTree Hotel claims improper venue, wants judgment opened
Counsel for a major hotel chain claim a negligence case brought against it both lacks proper jurisdiction and that a default judgment previously entered in the plaintiffs’ favor should be opened. -
Plaintiffs in accident suit seek new trial limited to cause and damages
The plaintiffs in a motor vehicle accident case that concluded in April are seeking a new trial, facing opposition from the defendants who were victorious in that action -
Defense attorney for U.S. Virgin Islands-based client withdraws appearance
Defense counsel for a party named in a negligence lawsuit has motioned to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to withdraw her appearance -
Negligence, misconduct suit against crematory must be heard in Delaware County, attorney says
Attorneys for a Pennsylvania crematory have argued that a suit targeting it for negligence and reckless misconduct must be heard in the county where the facility is based -
Lawyer: Immigrant client never received notice of multimillion-dollar default judgment
One defendant in a potential multi-million dollar negligence action claimed he never received service of the default judgment entered against him -
Additional defendant opposes joinder motion in car crash case
An additional named defendant in a car crash case is opposing the joinder motion that brought him into the suit, claiming improper service on the part of a co-defendant.