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Trial set in defamation suit between Flying Squirrels owner, Diamond District developer
A jury trial is scheduled for a defamation suit filed by Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella against Jason Guillot and Thalhimer Realty Partners.
Trump opposes letting E. Jean Carroll collect $5 million award, cites Supreme Court bid
Trump's lawyers ask Manhattan federal court to delay E. Jean Carroll's $5 million award disbursement pending Supreme Court rehearing petition.
Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
A delivery driver in Richmond settled for $950,000 after injuries from a porch decking collapse led to cervical disc fusion and lasting impairments.
Premises Liability – Fall down stairs at resort results in injuries, death
A $950,000 settlement was reached in Virginia Beach Circuit Court for a fatal fall down stairs at a resort, citing premises liability negligence.
Medical Malpractice – Nursing facility patient dies after fracturing ankle in fall
A nursing facility patient in Virginia died after a fall causing a trimalleolar ankle fracture. The case settled for $1 million before trial.
Premises Liability- Dog bite injury nets settlement
A $1 million settlement was reached in a Virginia dog bite injury case involving a left tibial plateau fracture and disputed liability.
Premises Liability- Man suffers paralysis after bench tipped back
A $2 million settlement was reached in Virginia for a man who suffered paralysis after a bench tipped backward causing a spinal cord injury.
Motor Vehicle Negligence – Defense points to plaintiff’s prior collision, stressors
Stafford County Circuit Court awards $175,000 verdict in Milligan v. Green involving concussion and PTSD claims from a 2017 motor vehicle collision.
Medical Malpractice – Ingrown toenail removal leads to CRPS type 2
A $1.7 million medical malpractice settlement was reached after a podiatrist's failure to remove a tourniquet caused complex regional pain syndrome type 2.
Motor Vehicle Negligence Woman struck by vehicle loses senses of taste, smell
A $1.225 million settlement was reached in Fairfax County Circuit Court for a woman who lost her senses of taste and smell after being struck by a vehicle.
Motor Vehicle Negligence- Driver fractures right leg in tractor-trailer collision
A $1.1 million settlement was reached in Chesterfield Circuit Court for a plaintiff who suffered a right tibial plateau fracture in a tractor-trailer collision.
Premises Liability- Gas grill explosion left mom with severe burn injuries
Virginia Beach Circuit Court approves $7 million settlement for severe burn injuries from gas grill explosion caused by corroded natural gas pipe.
Legal Tech
- A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR : New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
- Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Allen charge wasn’t abuse of discretion
- Evidence – Expert’s exclusion from trial deemed harmless
- Parent and child – Mother held in contempt for violating visitation order
- Criminal – Court refuses to continue trial despite missing witness
- Criminal – Meth defendant wasn’t entitled to sentencing safety valve
- Tort – Comments about plaintiff were protected opinions
- Real Property – Condo unit owner challenges expansion plans
