Benjamin v. Global Collection Agency

McGOVERN, J.,

This is an action in trespass, brought by husband and wife debtors against Global Collection Agency of Philadelphia and two of its employes for ordinary and punitive damages. The complaint sounds in two legal theories: the one, implied civil remedy arising from the criminal statute prohibiting unlawful collection practices (Act of June 24, 1939, P. L. 872, 18 PS §4895); and the other sounding in the intentional infliction of emotional distress. Defendants have filed preliminary objections arguing that neither ground presents a legal cause of action.

The amended complaint alleges…