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A ruling by a Newport News judge illustrates one of the hurdles faced by lawyers seeking to sue over COVID-19 infections acquired in group facilities. ...
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COVID claim must meet malpractice standard
April 12, 2021 Comments Off on COVID claim must meet malpractice standard
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Read that policy closely: Changes ahead for accident coverage
April 12, 2021 Comments Off on Read that policy closely: Changes ahead for accident coverage
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Judge rejects immunity for officers who locked up overdose patient
April 12, 2021 Comments Off on Judge rejects immunity for officers who locked up overdose patient
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Shenandoah County school name challenges dismissed
April 12, 2021 Comments Off on Shenandoah County school name challenges dismissed
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Additions to the Million-Dollar Settlements of 2020 list
April 12, 2021 Comments Off on Additions to the Million-Dollar Settlements of 2020 list
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Judge rules negligent credentialing claim allowed
April 9, 2021 Comments Off on Judge rules negligent credentialing claim allowed
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Fees proper in breach of pact not to sue case
April 8, 2021 Comments Off on Fees proper in breach of pact not to sue case
News in Brief
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Police officer fired 4 months after soldier’s traffic stop
WINDSOR (AP) A police officer accused of pepper-spraying and pointing his gun at a Black Army lieutenant was fired four months after the traffic stop ...
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Judge rewards lawyers who won better deal for borrowers
April 13, 2021 Comments Off on Judge rewards lawyers who won better deal for borrowers
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Western District judgeship draws 15 applicants
April 13, 2021 Comments Off on Western District judgeship draws 15 applicants
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‘Revenge porn’ appeal torpedoed by payoff
April 13, 2021 Comments Off on ‘Revenge porn’ appeal torpedoed by payoff
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Virginia AG wants police records after Army officer stopped
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Officer accused of force in stop of Black Army officer fired
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Hotel sues Charlottesville over tax bill
Opinion Digests
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COVID-19 claim is med-mal case
April 9, 2021 Comments Off on COVID-19 claim is med-mal case
Medical Malpractice Where an elderly patient died after contracting COVID-19 in defendant hospital’s senior care facility, her estate’s claim is a medical malpractice case. Defendant’s ...
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Motion for dual recording of deposition denied
April 9, 2021 Comments Off on Motion for dual recording of deposition denied
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Defamation claims related to COVID-19 tests go forward
April 9, 2021 Comments Off on Defamation claims related to COVID-19 tests go forward
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Unique circumstances warranted lump sum support award
April 9, 2021 Comments Off on Unique circumstances warranted lump sum support award
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Income is proper factor to apportion marital debt
April 9, 2021 Comments Off on Income is proper factor to apportion marital debt
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One-year limit for pharmacy’s reimbursement claim
April 9, 2021 Comments Off on One-year limit for pharmacy’s reimbursement claim
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Amendment to geriatric release instruction denied
April 9, 2021 Comments Off on Amendment to geriatric release instruction denied
Verdicts & Settlements
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Patient fractures leg after fall in hospital — $400,000 settlement
April 12, 2021 Comments Off on Patient fractures leg after fall in hospital — $400,000 settlement
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Hospital fall causing a right femur fracture in 70-year-old man Tried before: Mediation Name of judge or mediator: ...
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Woman fractures knee after slip in retail store — $3.5 million settlement
April 12, 2021 Comments Off on Woman fractures knee after slip in retail store — $3.5 million settlement
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Man hit by police car while crossing street — $500,000 settlement
April 12, 2021 Comments Off on Man hit by police car while crossing street — $500,000 settlement
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Woman suffered multiple skull fractures after being struck in crosswalk — $1 million settlement
April 12, 2021 Comments Off on Woman suffered multiple skull fractures after being struck in crosswalk — $1 million settlement
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Man suffered back injury after he was rear-ended by college student — $750,000 settlement
April 5, 2021 Comments Off on Man suffered back injury after he was rear-ended by college student — $750,000 settlement
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Teenage passenger injured in rollover accident — $437,500 settlement
April 5, 2021 Comments Off on Teenage passenger injured in rollover accident — $437,500 settlement
Viewpoint
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Employers need clear social media policies
March 29, 2021 Comments Off on Employers need clear social media policies
When insurgents stormed the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 6, many posted about the experience on their social media channels with some even livestreaming the event. ...
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When employees work remotely out of state
March 29, 2021 Comments Off on When employees work remotely out of state
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Cybersecurity, continuity challenges continue
March 15, 2021 Comments Off on Cybersecurity, continuity challenges continue
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Takeaways from 2020 to carry into 2021
January 18, 2021 Comments Off on Takeaways from 2020 to carry into 2021
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The top 10 intellectual property cases of 2020
January 4, 2021 Comments Off on The top 10 intellectual property cases of 2020
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10 tips when considering a mandatory workplace COVID-19 vaccination policy
December 28, 2020 Comments Off on 10 tips when considering a mandatory workplace COVID-19 vaccination policy
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Can the pandemic provide an excuse for sanctionable conduct?
December 21, 2020 Comments Off on Can the pandemic provide an excuse for sanctionable conduct?
