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Contingency agreement not basis for fee award
A federal court awarded attorneys’ fees to plaintiff’s counsel in a case stemming from a disagreement between two attorneys.
High court amends rule on discovery, inspection
The Supreme Court of Virginia has amended Rule 3A:11 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, which pertains to discovery and inspection.
Court erred creating new property boundary line
The Court of Appeals of Virginia reversed in part a decision from the Fairfax County Circuit Court, finding that the trial court erred in declaring a new boundary line between neighboring properties in a nuisance and trespass case.
‘She’s a great buddy’: Virginia Beach prosecutor’s office welcomes facility dog
A recent addition at the Virginia Beach commonwealth’s attorney’s office has the ideal temperament for her new job. She’s relaxed around people, and is “very calm, very mellow” — until she sees a squirrel or rabbit.
Virginia Tech student got due process in hearing
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a suit against Virginia Tech and university officials filed by a student who received a “long suspension” from the university following a Title IX investigation.
Continuous intent to separate not required
A couple seeking a no-fault divorce under Va. Code § 20-91(A)(9) “is not required to show that either party continuously maintained, throughout the statutory period, an intent to separate permanently,” the Court of Appeals of Virginia has ruled in a case of first impression.
Law firm hosts school supply giveaway at elementary school
As August comes to a close, parents and kids know what that means: the end of summer fun and time to once again hit the books. But the first day of school will be a bit brighter for hundreds of Alexandria elementary school students. Alexandria-based Blaszkow Legal “adopted” John Adams Elementary School and handed out […]
Court awards $26,800 for ‘lollipopped’ trees
The Fairfax County Circuit Court has awarded a Vienna couple $26,800 in damages stemming from a trespass claim against their neighbors.
Lynching victim’s 125-year-old indictment dismissed
On July 12, 1898, ice cream vendor John Henry James was met at a train station in Wood’s Crossing just west of Charlottesville by a mob of about 150 people as he was being returned from a jail in Staunton. The mob lynched James, a Black man, and fired multiple bullets into his body. No one was ever charged for his death.
Court couldn’t bar couple from cycling on road
The Court of Appeals of Virginia has reversed a trial court ruling that said a couple violated a court order that barred them from using certain roads for “use other than vehicular transit” when they used bikes on the road.
Richmond attorney volunteers at offensive lineman football camp
As undergraduates at the University of Hawaii, offensive linemen Brian Derby and Geoff McDonald were roommates during their freshman and sophomore seasons on the Rainbow Warriors team.
Bar seeking comment on proposed bylaw amendments
The Virginia State Bar is seeking comment from the public on proposed amendments to the VSB Bylaws and Bylaws of the Council of the VSB.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Worker fell off roof, rendering him a paraplegic — $1.25M settlement
- Driver sustained permanent hearing loss after traffic collision — $240,000 settlement
- Plaintiff suffered concussion in rear-end collision — $81,000 verdict
- Builder misrepresented home status to buyers — $675,000 verdict
- Low potassium led to cardiac arrest, death of patient — $1M settlement
- Excessive propofol caused death in dialysis patient — $850,000 settlement
- Pedestrian struck in crosswalk in hit-and-run incident — $300,000 settlement
- Navy veteran killed in collision with box truck — $1.85M arbitration award
- Motorcyclist ejected from bike in collision with SUV — $1.5M settlement
- Jury rules in plaintiff’s favor in defamation suit with city — $300,000 verdict
- Woman missed step on walkway, rupturing Achilles tendon — $160,000 settlement
- Court dismisses suit in hit-and-run death of 2-year-old
Opinion Digests
- Debtor fails to show that signatures were forged
- Alleged defect in service of process excused
- Sales reps defeat injunction motion by former employer
- Court refuses to strike damages expert’s report
- Company can’t dismiss securities class action
- Defendants sued for not repaying loan
- No claim for ACA retaliation outside employment arena
- Plaintiffs awarded $33K in damages, $324K in fees
- Bank dodges claim for customer’s in-person transfer
- Jury to decide who is on hook for $207K loss
- Woman claims hospital did not offer appropriate exam
- Board members accused of political patronage
