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Tort – Jury’s zero-damages verdict for inmate plaintiff affirmed
Where the jury found for the plaintiff on liability, but awarded no damages, its award was affirmed. The evidence was sufficient for the jury to conclude that he suffered no […]
Tort – Allegedly defamatory statements lacked the requisite “sting”
Where the plaintiff alleged it was defamatory for a defendant to claim that she resigned while under investigation because that assertion implies that she conceded culpability in the matter being […]
COA reverses ruling on asthma fatality
The court of appeals of Virginia reversed a ruling that a skating center owed a duty to rescue a boy who died from an asthma attack on its premises.
Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
A $2.25 million settlement was reached in a wrongful death case involving a unicycle rider struck by a Chevrolet Silverado on U.S. Route 1 in Virginia.
Negligence – Suit alleges business negligently designed and maintained premises
Daleville Town Center's motion to dismiss was denied in a negligence suit alleging inadequate lighting and signage caused injury to a blind pedestrian.
Negligence and Tort – Group home resident falls, sustaining femur fracture
A group home resident suffered a subtrochanteric femur fracture after falling from a bed without side rails. The case settled for $500,000.
Premises Liability- Apartment guest burned by gas grill spewing fire
A $415,000 settlement was reached in Richmond Circuit Court after a plaintiff suffered leg burns from a gas grill fire at an apartment complex.
Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter’s suicide
A Canadian mother sued OpenAI in California state court, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter’s suicide by validating suicidal thoughts and criticizing crisis hotlines.
Horse rider’s negligence claim not barred
The Court of Appeals of Virginia ruled that a signed waiver does not bar a horse rider's negligence claim against The Pines Horse Farm for faulty tack.
Musk’s xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center ‘nuisance’
xAI and SpaceX sued by Mississippi residents for alleged public nuisance from noise at data center power plant impacting health and property values.
Negligence and Tort -Hit by hockey puck, camper sustains TBI
A 9-year-old camper in Richmond sustained traumatic brain injury from a hockey puck at camp, resulting in a $2.7 million settlement.
Motor Vehicle Negligence – Pickup truck passenger dies from crash injuries
Carroll County Circuit Court approved a $1.05 million settlement in a motor vehicle negligence case involving a fatal pickup truck crash.
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
- 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”
- Criminal – Felony eluding conviction supported by dash cam video
- Jury and jurors – Batson challenge fails
