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Deputy sued orthopaedist for missed fracture – $1.204 million verdict ($882,000 verdict, plus interest of $322,000)
A Loudoun County sheriff’s deputy was injured in a car crash, suffering injuries to his right ankle. He was referred to Dr. Cyrus Press of Center for Advanced Orthopaedics in Woodbridge. Dr. Press sent the plaintiff for an MRI, which revealed a possible lateral talus fracture. The radiologist recommended a CT scan to confirm the […]
Woman sued store for leg injury caused by employee – $2.2 million verdict
Plaintiff, a 35-year-old female, suffered a catastrophic injury to her leg on Aug. 3, 2015, at defendant’s store when two slabs of granite fell on plaintiff ’s leg due to the store employee’s negligence. Plaintiff suffered compound fractures of the left tibia and fibula, and underwent emergency orthopedic surgery at Sentara Potomac Hospital, requiring the […]
Infringement case leads 2019 ‘Largest Verdicts’ list
A major jury verdict in Alexandria federal court is a triumph for music labels against a cable giant, and it tops the list in Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s compilation of “Largest Verdicts” for 2019. In a result that was hailed by music executives across the country, multiple labels filed a copyright infringement suit against Cox Communications. […]
Woman died during elective spine surgery – $1.6 million verdict
This case arose out of the cardiac arrest and subsequent death of decedent, a 75-year-old woman during elective spine surgery. Plaintiff claimed that she suffered cardiac arrest as a result of hypovolemic shock from blood loss during the procedure that was not appropriately addressed. The defense claimed that it wasn’t the blood loss that caused […]
All verdicts, settlements of ’19 wanted
Virginia Lawyers Weekly will be publishing its annual compendium of the top verdicts and top settlements in January and February. If you have not yet submitted a verdict or settlement for 2019, please do so by Friday, Dec. 27. We will be publishing a list of million-dollar results for both categories. The criteria for verdicts, […]
$100K demanded in tattoo removal case, $2.8M awarded – $2.8 Million Verdict
Plaintiff desired to have a tattoo removed. She researched various tattoo removal facilities and selected one called “Zap A Tat”. The tattoo was removed on Feb. 28, 2015. Unfortunately, she was exposed to too much radiation during the removal and it left her with significant scarring. Suit was filed against the facility. The insurance company […]
Amputation required after leg surgery – $4.5M verdict
On Sept. 4, 2016, Dwayne Kenney suffered a leg fracture from a motorcycle accident, which defendant Cyrus Kump, II, MD at OrthoVirginia in Richmond repaired by open reduction, internal fixation surgery on Sept. 8, 2016. On Dec. 16, 2016, Dr. Kump removed the plate and screws that he had placed due to concern that the […]
Driver pulled over to change tire, then was struck by motorist – $1 Million Verdict
The plaintiff had a flat tire prior to the accident. He testified that he pulled over to the side of the road when a commercial vehicle came from behind and struck the back of the plaintiff’s car. The force of the impact shot the plaintiff’s vehicle across the highway to the opposite side of the […]
Nursing aide died of deep vein thrombosis after no tests – $12,000,000 Verdict
Isatu Sheriff, 39, emigrated to the U.S. from Sierra Leone. For many years, she worked long hours in a nursing home as a certified nursing aide. As a result, she developed a bunion on her foot. A Kaiser podiatrist scheduled Sheriff for bunionectomy, and, recognizing she had factors making her susceptible to blood clot, placed […]
Estate of rail car serviceman exposed to asbestos net $1M verdict – $5 Million Verdict, reduced to $1 Million
Stephen Fowlkes worked at Norfolk Southern’s car repair shop at Lambert’s Point between 1979 and 1990, often servicing and changing out asbestos-containing brake shoes at the shop. He also claimed he was exposed to other asbestos products, including pipe insulation, in the large Lambert’s Point railroad car shop in Norfolk. In 1988, Norfolk Southern hired […]
Woman’s bladder injured during hysterectomy – $1,010,910 Verdict
Plaintiff, a 48-year-old female, underwent a laparoscopic hysterectomy, later converted to an open procedure, on Oct. 3, 2013, performed by the defendant OB-GYN and his partner. In the three days following surgery, plaintiff was unable to void, with suspicion of a bladder or ureteral injury. On Oct. 6, 2013, after an inconclusive cystogram on Oct. […]
Antitrust case tops list of 2018 ‘Largest Verdicts’
An antitrust case featuring the leading producer of doorskins led to a federal jury handing down a verdict of nearly $60 million, topping Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s compilation of ‘Largest Jury Verdicts of 2018.’ JELD-WEN found themselves in legal trouble after buying out a door supplier and raising prices for its other customers. That’s when Steves […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Driver struck twice in rear-end collision at red light — $350,000 settlement
- Drunken driver strikes vehicle on interstate — $200,000 settlement
- Trip and fall on mat leads to knee replacement surgery — $1.5M verdict
- Woman suffers permanent injury in broadside crash — $2.325M settlement
- Teacher injured in accident during morning commute — $1.5M settlement
- 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
Opinion Digests
- Court silent on if ALJs were constitutionally appointed
- Homeowner’s lawsuit barred by res judicata
- Uncertainty over service prevents default judgment
- No stay of case pending resolution of motion
- Man’s unlawful search, seizure claims dismissed
- Amazon shows patent claim is ineligible abstract idea
- Geographical separation dooms trademark claim
- ‘Narcotics trafficker’ defense rejected
- Litigant’s suit against courts, judges dismissed
- Body cam footage properly admitted
- Motion to withdraw pleas properly denied
- Evidence supports murder, conspiracy conviction
