Pennsylvania Law Protects Residents From Out-of-State Collection Suits

A Pennsylvania law (42 Pa.C.S. Section 8128) makes it unlawful for a creditor (or obligee) to bring an action against a Pennsylvania resident in another state or transfer a claim to another state for the purpose of using that state’s less than favorable exemptions or wage attachment rules to collect on the claim.

Remedies for violation of this law include an injunction, a cause of action against the creditor for three times the amount recovered from the resident, and reasonable attorney fees.

If you are a Pennsylvania resident who has been sued by a creditor in another state, you should contact a lawyer to discuss your options.

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