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‘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.
Exclusive remedy: Workers’ Compensation Act bars COVID-19 death claim
A wrongful death suit alleging that workplace conditions caused a grocery store employee to die of COVID-19 was barred by the Workers Compensation Act, the Court of Appeals of Virginia has held.
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.
Sharing husband’s social media posts exposes wife to tort liability
A woman’s assault, defamation and malicious prosecutions allegations against a Virginia attorney and his wife have survived dismissal.
Tased horseman’s excessive force claims clear bar
A man on horseback sufficiently alleged excessive force claims against a Lynchburg police officer who tased him when he fled the attempted service of a permitted warrant, the Western District of Virginia found.
State court had ‘potential jurisdiction’ to validly nonsuit man’s federal claim
Finding that a Virginia state court had “potential jurisdiction” to validly nonsuit a plaintiff’s employment-related federal claim and toll the statute of limitations pursuant to Code 8.01-229(E)(3), the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived a dismissed case.
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.
Officer didn’t have ‘immediate physical ability’ to make arrest
A police officer was too far away from a defendant and didn’t have the “immediate physical ability” to arrest him, the Court of Appeals of Virginia has held, reversing the defendant’s conviction.
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 […]
‘Go To Lawyers’ for commercial real estate announced
Virginia Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the “Go To Lawyers” for commercial real estate law.
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.
Ex-wife entitled to life insurance proceeds
A postnuptial property separation didn’t clearly indicate that a widow’s ex-spouse intended to remove her beneficiary status from a $300,000 life insurance policy before his death, the Western District of Virginia has held.
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
- Suit over historic mansion and estate dismissed
- 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
