Tufano v. Pennsylvania American Water
2025-07528 · Lackawanna County
About this case
Evidentiary treatment: This summarizes the plaintiff's own allegations as stated in the complaint or docket record cited below. It reflects what was filed, not a court finding, and is not a determination that the allegations are true.
Plaintiff alleges Pennsylvania American Water (his provider since Dec. 2022) billed him $2,800 for one month — far above his typical $100-200 — and that the company's own agents admitted the figure was an "estimated" bill that didn't match his actual usage data. Brings two counts: civil fraud (billing an uncorrected, concealed-as-estimated amount) and monopoly power (no alternative provider exists in his service area). Includes an emergency TRO request to prevent a water shutoff and a jury demand. Relief sought: $2,000 for distress, termination of the disputed bill or $2,500 reimbursement, and a prohibition on future bills exceeding 200% of any prior bill without usage verification.
Defendants
- Pennsylvania American Water
Source record
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Outcome and research status
Research status: Source-backed (direct LPA portal docket + case detail)
Research notes: Confirmed by direct review of the full 4-page Verified Complaint. Brings Civil Fraud and Monopoly Power counts over a disputed $2,800 water bill that PAW's own agents admitted was an unverified estimate; includes an emergency TRO request against a water shutoff. No proof of service or further docket activity since the 2025-09-16 filing.
Cite this page
Frank Tufano Litigation Research. "Tufano v. Pennsylvania American Water (2025-07528)". Research last verified September 23, 2026. https://suedbyfranktufano.com/cases/2025-07528-tufano-v-pennsylvania-american-water/