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Quick Answer: A federal lawsuit was filed by Knights against Portfolio Recovery Associates on July 8, 2026 in the U.S. District Court (DISTRICT COURT, E.D. NEW YORK). Case No. 1:26-cv-04102. The full complaint has not yet been made available through public court records. This page will be updated with the complete allegations when the complaint is published. This is a legal filing, not a verdict.
Case Update — August 14, 2026
2026-07-08: Doc 3 — Civil Cover Sheet.. Re 1 Notice of Removal, by Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC (Pointdujour, Rachelle) (Entered: 07/08/2026) — Link
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2026-07-08: Doc 2 — Corporate Disclosure Statement by Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC identifying Corporate Parent PRA Group, Inc. for Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC. (Pointdujour, Rachelle) (Entered: 07/08/2026) — Link
2026-07-09: This case has been opened in the Eastern District of New York. If you plan to continue representing your client(s), you must be admitted to practice before this court. You must do so by applying for Pro Hac Vice or permanent admission. To apply for Pro Hac Vice admission, you must first register for an ECF login and password. Please visit the Court’s website at www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions for guidance. Once registered, you must electronically file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You must pay the required pro hac vice fee online. (SDM) — Link
2026-07-09: Case Assigned to Magistrate Judge Marcia M. Henry. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (SDM) — Link
2026-07-09: Doc 5 — This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (SDM) (Entered: 07/09/2026) — Link
2026-07-09: Case Assigned/Reassigned — Link
2026-07-09: Doc 4 — Clerks Notice Re: Consent. A magistrate judge has been assigned as the presiding judge in this case under the EDNY Direct Assignment Program, governed by EDNY Administrative Order 2025-14. In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent, the assigned Magistrate Judge is available to conduct all proceedings in this action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to this Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form is also available here: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/mjconsentform.pdf. Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent form unless all parties have signed the consent form. Unless all parties consent to the Magistrate Judge jurisdiction by the deadline set forth in the Administrative Order 2025-14, a District Judge will be assigned to the case. The parties are directed to review the terms of Administrative Order 2025-14 and other materials related to the EDNY Direct Assignment Program on the Court’s website: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/bulletin-direct-assignment-program. (SDM) (Entered: 07/09/2026) — Link
2026-07-09: ECF Admission and Registration Notification – Removal — Link
2026-07-13: Doc 7 — CASE DESIGNATED for Compulsory Arbitration. This case has been designated to participate in the Court Annexed Arbitration Program pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.7 which designates for compulsory arbitration all civil cases (excluding social security cases, tax matters, prisoners’ civil rights cases, and any action based on an alleged violation of a right secured by the Constitution of the United States or if jurisdiction is based in whole or in part on Title 28 U.S.C. sec. 1343) wherein money damages only are being sought in an amount not in excess of $150,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs. Damages are presumed to be less than $150,000 unless counsel certify that damages exceed the statutory limit on the civil cover sheet, or in a separate document filed within 30 days of docketing when the case is removed or transferred from another court.The arbitration hearing will be scheduled after the answer has been filed. Arbitration forms and guidelines can be found at website. (BSF) (Entered: 07/13/2026) — Link
2026-07-13: Doc 6 — SCHEDULING ORDER: An in-person initial conference will be held on 08/18/2026 at 9:30AM before Magistrate Judge Marcia M. Henry in Courtroom 13C South of the United States Courthouse, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York. At least one attorney from each party shall attend.Counsel are directed to review the attached Initial Conference Order and this Court’s Individual Practice Rules for instructions. By 08/11/2026, the parties must file a joint and completed copy of the attached Proposed Discovery Plan (also available in PDF format at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/proposeddiscoveryplanmmh.pdf). This case has been assigned to the EDNY Direct Assignment Program; more information is available here. Within one week of the Initial Conference, the parties must review and submit either a Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form or a Direct Assignment Program Acknowledgement Form, indicating that they have conferred regarding consenting to magistrate jurisdiction. Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. Plaintiff’s counsel is directed to ensure that Defendant is aware of this conference by serving a copy of this Order, and the summary docket sheet (without attachments) and filing an affidavit of service by 07/21/2026. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marcia M. Henry on 07/13/2026.(Attachments: # 1 Individual Practice Rules, # 2 Proposed Discovery Plan) (SY) (Entered: 07/13/2026) — Link
2026-07-15: Doc 8 — ANSWER to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC. (Pointdujour, Rachelle) (Entered: 07/15/2026) — Link
2026-07-23: Doc 9 — NOTICE Arbitration Hearing Scheduled. Arbitration Hearing set for 11/13/2026 at 10:00 AM. Selection of Arbitrator due by 9/15/2026. Please review Arbitration Instructions for Counsel and Parties here. Additional forms and guidelines can be found at website. Counsel may agree to an earlier hearing date provided the ADR Coordinator is notified within 30 days of this notice. Counsel have 90 days to complete discovery unless the Judge orders a shorter or longer period for discovery. Application by a party for an exemption from compulsory arbitration must be submitted no later than 21 days after receipt of the notice to counsel setting forth the date and time for the arbitration hearing. Counsel are to select an arbitrator and confirm their availability for the hearing. Click here for a listing of EDNY arbitrators. Once a selection has been made, please submit to the ADR Department using the Selection of Arbitrator Form. Upon completion of the arbitration, please submit a Post Arbitration Report. (BSF) (Entered: 07/23/2026) — Link
2026-08-11: Doc 10 — Proposed Scheduling Order — Link
2026-08-11: Doc 11 — Letter — Link
2026-08-13: 1 – Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND Order(Other) — Link
Case Status: The complaint in this case has not yet been uploaded to the RECAP archive. When it becomes available, the full text of the allegations will be reproduced on this page.
To access the complaint directly, you can search for Case No. 1:26-cv-04102 on PACER (the federal court electronic records system). PACER charges $0.10/page, but the first $30/quarter is free for most users.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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