Va joins settlement in mortgage services matter
By The Associated Press
Published: February 1, 2013
Tags: Million-Dollar Settlements
(AP) — Virginia is set to receive about $3.5 million as part of a multi-state settlement with a Florida-based mortgage loan default services company over allegations of misconduct. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli said Thursday he has joined 44 other attorneys general in reaching the $120 million settlement with Lender Processing Services Inc. and its subsidiaries [...]
Radiologist failed to diagnose renal cancer in early stage – $1,500,000 Settlement 
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: January 28, 2013
Tags: Medical Malpractice, Million-Dollar Settlements, Wrongful Death
The decedent, a 58-year-old woman, presented to the emergency room on April 12, 2008, with complaints of abdominal and chest pain. The treating emergency room physician ordered an abdominal/ pelvic CT scan with contrast, and specified a suspected appendicitis as the indication for the study. The defendant radiologist interpreted the study and indicated in his [...]
Severe spinal injuries result of tractor-trailer rear-ender – $6,500,000 Settlement
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: January 21, 2013
Tags: Million-Dollar Settlements, Personal Injury
Plaintiff, a 47-year-old mother of three, was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer traveling at approximately 60 miles per hour. Plaintiff was discovered by emergency medical personnel in her vehicle. She was unconscious with her legs drawn up and her arms crossed at her chest, a position known as posturing, which is indicative of a head injury. [...]
Passenger killed after for-hire vehicle crashed – $4,600,000 Settlement
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: January 14, 2013
Tags: Fairfax County Circuit Court, Million-Dollar Settlements, Wrongful Death
A 31-year-old male visiting from an underdeveloped country in Southeast Asia was a passenger in a for-hire transportation vehicle, which was involved in a single vehicle accident. He was ejected and killed. Decedent is survived by his wife and 1-year-old daughter. The decedent was a human rights activist with a modest history of past earnings. [...]
Military dad killed in car crash – $4,685,000 Settlement
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: January 14, 2013
Tags: Fairfax County Circuit Court, Million-Dollar Settlements, Wrongful Death
A 48-year-old member of the U.S. military was stopped at a traffic light in Fairfax County when he was struck from behind by a commercial vehicle. He died as a result of the accident. He was survived by his wife and their three minor children, ages 17, 12 and 9. Lost earnings of $2,527,404 were [...]
City, church agree on just compensation for taking property – $3,700,000 Settlement
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: January 7, 2013
Tags: Chesapeake Circuit Court, Eminent Domain, Million-Dollar Settlements
The City of Chesapeake originally sought to condemn an 8,147 square foot parcel of land in fee together with drainage, utility and temporary construction easements for the improvement of Dominion Boulevard. The land sought to be acquired by the city was part of an approximately 1.75 acre parcel of land improved with an 11,700 square-foot [...]
Six-year-old girl drowned at Shenandoah beach park facility – $1,000,000 Settlement
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: January 7, 2013
Tags: Million-Dollar Settlements, Premises Liability, Shenandoah County Circuit Court
The family of the plaintiff’s decedent traveled to Half Moon Beach Park, a commercial outdoor recreational facility in Shenandoah County. The decedent, age 6, drowned in the park’s swimming area, in a shallow roped-off section designated for non-swimmers and young children. The drowning occurred in the presence of lifeguards employed by the defendants. The property [...]
Motorcyclist’s left foot was crushed in collision with auto – $1,200,000 Settlement
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: January 7, 2013
Tags: Fairfax County Circuit Court, Million-Dollar Settlements, Personal Injury
On Nov. 12, 2010, the 52-year-old plaintiff was riding his motorcycle through an intersection on a solid green light when the defendant failed to yield and turned left in front of him. Defendant’s vehicle struck the left side of the motorcycle, directly striking the plaintiff’s left foot. Plaintiff suffered a midfoot fracture-dislocation to the left [...]
Health center failed to screen for prostate cancer – $1,000,000 Settlement
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: December 31, 2012
Tags: Federal Courts, Medical Malpractice, Million-Dollar Settlements, Wrongful Death
Decedent was a truck driver on the Eastern Shore. During the period of October 1999 to May 2007 he was treated at the Eastern Shore Rural Health Center more than 60 times for various ailments, and considered the clinic to be his family physicians. Decedent was older than 50 when he began his visits to [...]
Woman is permanently disabled after auto accident – $1,900,000 Settlement
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: December 17, 2012
Tags: Million-Dollar Settlements, Personal Injury, Prince William County Circuit Court
On Nov. 14, 2011, the 45-year-old plaintiff was seriously injured after the driver of a commercial vehicle ran a red light in Bristow and slammed into her car, causing the vehicle to overturn several times. Plaintiff was rescued from her Volkswagen Jetta by emergency personnel using the Jaws of Life extrication tool, and then transported [...]
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