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Employment- Former law enforcement officer’s retaliation suit is dismissed
The edva dismissed retaliation claims by former officer Colette Cunningham against Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office for failure to show adverse employment action or causation.
Employment- Arbitrator finds unfair labor practices by school
An arbitrator ruled that Prince William County Public Schools engaged in unfair labor practices by refusing to hire a former union president based on union activity.
Employment – City of Virginia Beach must pay fees and costs to prevailing Title VII plaintiff
The city of Virginia Beach must pay $94,202.35 in attorney fees and $1,280.82 in costs to the prevailing Title VII plaintiff in a retaliation lawsuit.
Retirement – Class was wrongly certified in breach of fiduciary duty ERISA suit
The 4th Circuit reversed class certification in Trauernicht v. Genworth Financial, ruling ERISA claims under § 502(a)(2) are individualized monetary claims in defined contribution plans.
Employment – Summary judgment doesn’t violate Seventh Amendment
The 4th Circuit affirmed summary judgment for United Airlines, ruling it does not violate the Seventh Amendment in a retaliation claim by Leslie Anthony.
Employment – COVID-19 vaccination suit was wrongly dismissed
The 4th Circuit reversed dismissal of Rod Jenkins’s Title VII claim against Valley Health System for failure to accommodate his religious objection to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Richmond officials settle former FOIA officer’s wrongful termination suit
City of Richmond settles wrongful termination suit filed by former FOIA officer Connie Clay after judge sanctioned city for evidence mishandling.
COA: Whistleblower suit can move forward in part
The Court of Appeals of Virginia ruled that a whistleblower suit can proceed against a supervisor but not the City of Waynesboro due to sovereign immunity.
Employment – Tortious interference claims against law firm partner are dismissed
Tortious interference claims against Mark Groves, managing partner at Glasser & Glasser PLC, were dismissed by the EDVA at Norfolk court.
Employment – FLSA settlement is approved
The edva court approved a $35,000 flsa settlement resolving a bona fide dispute over unpaid overtime wages and attorney’s fees.
Employment – Car dealership prevails on salesman’s claims
Stohlman Subaru of Sterling wins summary judgment on Tommy Stith's claims of hostile work environment, constructive discharge, and retaliation in EDVA.
4th Circuit reverses ERISA class cert order
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a class certification order in Trauernicht v. Genworth Financial, ruling ERISA § 502(a)(2) claims are individualized monetary claims.
Legal Tech
- How large language models are leveling the personal injury playing field
- Attorney Share, Lawmatics integrate to automate law firm referrals
- How ransomware tactics against law firms are changing
Verdicts & Settlements
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries in vehicle accident
- Medical Malpractice – Patient dies after alleged improper medicine admin
- Workers’ Compensation-Vehicle accident paralyzes Brazilian cement worker
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Defendant convicted based upon Commonwealth witnesses’ testimony
- Zoning – Party failed to show its due process rights were violated
- Tort – Jury’s zero-damages verdict for inmate plaintiff affirmed
- Parent and child – Record supported termination of mother’s parental rights
- Criminal – Man convicted of grand larceny after stealing $26,000
- Parent and child – Brothers dispute who should be their mother’s guardian
- Tort – Allegedly defamatory statements lacked the requisite “sting”
