April 25, 2022
Comments Off on Imaging diagnosed perforation after bladder cancer surgery — Defense verdict
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Bladder perforation with months of catheter use, surgical repair, hyperbaric oxygen therapy to repair damaged tissue Court: Fredericksburg Circuit Court Case no.: CL17 363-01 Tried before: Jury Name of judge or mediator: Judge ...
Tagged with: Defense Verdict Judge Patricia Kelly Medical Malpractice Verdict
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November 8, 2021
Comments Off on Wrongful discharge claim for COVID complaints approved
Where the plaintiff alleges his employer discharged him because he complained about COVID-19-related workplace safety issues, he has stated a claim for retaliatory discharge in violation of the public policy encompassed by Code § 40.1-27.3. The public policy behind the ...
Tagged with: Employment Hanover Circuit Court Judge Patricia Kelly Virginia Circuit Courts
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November 8, 2021
Comments Off on Messenger protected: Two courts, two opinions on Bowman claim for whistleblowers
Despite a contrary earlier opinion from a federal court, a Hanover County circuit judge says employees can sue for tort damages claiming they were fired for blowing the whistle on safety problems. The Oct. 22 ruling by Judge Patricia Kelly ...
Tagged with: Judge David J. Novak Judge Patricia Kelly U.S. District Court - Eastern District Virginia Circuit Courts Whistleblower wrongful termination
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September 4, 2020
Comments Off on Defendant’s total net worth discoverable
Plaintiff’s motion to compel discovery regarding defendant’s total net worth is granted. Defendant’s arguments that his net worth is not subject to discovery, or is discoverable only in part, are not well taken. The information must be provided. A protective ...
Tagged with: 15th Circuit Court Civil Practice Judge Patricia Kelly Virginia Circuit Courts
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August 31, 2020
Comments Off on Discovery allowed in case with punitives
A plaintiff in a malicious prosecution case with a demand for punitive damages is entitled to discovery of the defendant’s net worth, a Virginia circuit judge has ruled. A defendant’s assets can be used as both a sword and shield ...
Tagged with: Discovery Hanover County Circuit Court Judge Clarence N. Jenkins Jr. Judge Patricia Kelly Punitive damages Richmond Circuit Court
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June 17, 2018
Comments Off on Woman lost leg after compomrised foot surgery – $2 Million Verdict
Plaintiff was a 54-year-old woman who saw defendant podiatrist for intractable foot pain. Defendant diagnosed a neuroma (a benign condition) and scheduled surgery to remove. On the morning of surgery, a nurse noted discoloration of the toes, swelling, and white ...
Tagged with: Fredericksburg Circuit Court Judge Patricia Kelly Medical Malpractice Million-Dollar Verdicts
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