All complaints are filed by the First Filing Unit, 1339 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Mail your complaint to this address. Include a self-address stamped envelope with your filing, to receive your filed complaint, pertinent forms and hearing information.
In the Philadelphia Municipal Court, you can recover up to a maximum of $12,000 dollars. The court will usually hear negligence actions and contract actions.
If an attorney does not represent you, you must come to the court's First Filing office on the 10th floor of 1339 Chestnut Street. Only the parties who entered into a contract or the person who suffered a personal injury or property damage normally have the right to bring an action.
If an attorney does not represent you, you must come to the court's First Filing office on the 10th floor of 1339 Chestnut Street. Only the parties who entered into a contract or the person who suffered a personal injury or property damage normally have the right to bring an action.
To file a claim against the City for bodily injury, auto, and property damage, you must complete the General Claim Form. To file a claim against the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) for only property damage, you must complete the PWD Claim Form.
To report wrongdoing, call the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at (215) 686-1770 or fill out the online complaint form on this page.
To request a refund, once in the Philadelphia Tax Center, you need to know your FEIN, SSN, or PHTIN. Additionally, you must provide the dates you were required to work in and out of Philadelphia using the provided template, your mailing address, W-2 information, and compensation, sales, and expense information.
In order to successfully bring a negligence claim against the city of Philadelphia, you must put the city on proper written notice of your claim within six months of the date of loss. Further, you must either settle your claim or file a legal action within the two-year statute of limitations.
In Philadelphia, you must file your small claims court case in person (not by mail) by going to the court's first filing office on the 10th floor of 1339 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia court has interviewers to assist you in filling out the paper work.
Claims may be reported online or call the Claims Department at 800.765. 9749. if you are having trouble submitting the online form, please view our Troubleshooting Guide.