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VSB Disciplinary Actions
Virginia Lawyers Weekly//December 24, 2012//
Listen to this articleOn Oct. 18, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board issued a public admonition to John W. Tripp of Virginia Beach for violating professional rules that govern diligence and communication. This discipline was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges against Tripp, according to the VSB.
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On Oct. 23, the VSB Disciplinary Board issued a public admonition with terms to James S. Del Sordo of Manassas for violating professional rules that govern safekeeping property. This discipline was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges against Del Sordo, according to the VSB.
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On Nov. 8, the VSB Disciplinary Board issued a public reprimand with terms to Darryl A. Parker of Richmond for violating professional rules that govern diligence and safekeeping property. The board also fined Parker $500 for violating the Virginia Consumer Real Estate Settlement Protection Act. This discipline was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges against Parker, according to the VSB.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Woodshop incident leads to amputation of fingers — $1.3M settlement
- Motorcyclist’s foot amputated in collision — $7M settlement
- Contractor rear-ended on interstate on way to wedding — $825,000 settlement
- Man suffers back injury in crash with out-of-state driver — $530,000 settlement
- Driver crossed center line, struck 89-year-old’s vehicle — $1.2M settlement
- Jury returns defense verdict in favor of gastroenterologist
- Teens killed in T-bone collision with officer — $3.1M settlement
- Man sustained subdural hematoma in rear-end collision —$1.15M settlement
- Adequate anesthesia not provided during C-section — $2.5M verdict
- Tenant fell ill from mold in apartment — $588,000 verdict
- Woman suffers nerve injury, pain after dental procedure — $550,000 settlement
- Driver struck child exiting school bus — $750,000 settlement
Opinion Digests
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- Former employee’s claims survive motion to dismiss
- Equal Pay Act doesn’t apply to applicant
- Court rejects invocation of attorney-client privilege
- Evidence supported competency determination
- Appellees had power to remove business manager
- No continuance after witnesses failed to appear
- No actual or constructive eviction in warranty case
- Gas distribution pipeline exempt from ZBA regulation
- Improper venue in air pollution regulation matter
- No benefits awarded in unemployment comp case
- No immunity for judge who personally oversaw search
