Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Recent News About Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
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Status, arbitration hearings set for three-car accident case
A lawsuit over a motor vehicle accident in which a plaintiff sustained severe injuries North Philadelphia was set for a current status hearing in state court, in addition to a future arbitration hearing. -
Plaintiff in Major Tours lawsuit wins right for deposition
Per an order from a state court judge, the plaintiff in a lawsuit against a Philadelphia-based touring company has won the right to depose the company on a number of subject areas pertinent to her litigation. -
Lawyer says client not responding to calls, settlement offer
Counsel for a plaintiff involved in a severe pedestrian-car motor vehicle accident has petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to be released from that professional responsibility. -
Harrah's Casino lawsuit may be heard in Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
A negligence lawsuit against Harrah's Casino may be headed to Delaware County, if a defense motion charging a selection of improper venue is successful. -
Defense seeking crash suit transfer to Luzerne County
If a defense counsel motion is approved, it would see a tractor-trailer crash suit moved from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to its counterpart in Luzerne County. -
Defense counsel seeking car wreck case's transfer to Bucks County
A motor vehicle accident lawsuit may be heading to Bucks County, if the defense counsel associated with the case wins their argument to have the action transferred. -
Improper venue alleged in negligence lawsuit against Parx Casino
Attorneys for Parx Casino in Bensalem are seeking to transfer a negligence lawsuit filed against it in March to Bucks County, on the basis of improper venue. -
Counsel for plaintiff suing Wal-Mart withdrawing from litigation
Counsel for a plaintiff suing a Wal-Mart store in Springfield Township for an allegedly injurious fall suffered two years ago has petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to withdraw from the case. -
Negligence lawsuit may be headed to Lancaster County
According to court records, an attorney for Boscov’s Inc. is seeking to transfer a slip-and-fall negligence case from Philadelphia County to Lancaster County. -
Federal judge dismisses fraud, breach of contract action against Growmark
A rail company’s case of fraud, negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract against an agricultural cooperative was dismissed by a federal judge on June 29 -
August arbitration date set for motor vehicle accident case
According to court records, a motor vehicle accident case is set for an arbitration hearing in August, though the case’s plaintiff had received the desired settlement funds. -
Pennsylvania Turnpike crash case set for hearing on venue
A lawsuit filed in connection with a severe accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike last year was the subject of a recent hearing related to its venue. -
Defendant claims he wasn't served, seeks to vacate $50K judgment
A defendant in a motor vehicle accident suit previously charged with satisfying a $50,000 judgment has petitioned to vacate that judgment, on the grounds he was not properly served. -
Attorney: Negligence suit against Dunkin' Donuts should be heard in Bucks County
Counsel for a Dunkin’ Donuts store claim a negligence action filed against their client should be heard in Bucks County, rather than where the plaintiff filed it in Philadelphia. -
Attorney alleges 'significant and irreparable' differences with client
According to a plaintiff’s counsel, conflicts between him and his client have led the attorney to petition the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to be excused from fulfilling the responsibility of legal representation. -
Chester supermarket chain claims improper venue in negligence suit
The defendants in a negligence action are claiming the venue for the case is improper, leading to an upcoming hearing on the matter in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. -
Lawyer cites conflicts of interest in withdrawing from case
Due to “irreconcilable differences," counsel for a plaintiff has motioned to be relieved of the duty to represent his client in a pending motor vehicle accident action. -
Judgment in car wreck case vacated
Per a state court judge, a previous motor vehicle accident case judgment has been vacated and a hearing will be held on a motion for partial summary judgment filed by the defendants. -
Asbestos lawsuit to stay in federal court
An asbestos lawsuit will not be returning to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, according to a recent order from a federal judge. -
Insurance case will stay in Philadelphia federal court
A federal judge has decreed a lawsuit against a home and auto insurance company will not be transferred elsewhere in the state, and remain in his district.