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Landlord cannot sue for possession despite default
Even though defendants concede they breached their commercial lease of plaintiff’s property by failing to obtain insurance, plaintiff’s suit for possession is dismissed. The lease specifies a procedure to reclaim the property in the event of a default. Plaintiff did not follow the procedure, which was a condition precedent to filing a repossession suit. Overview […]
Jury returns verdict for doctor for alleged injury from hysterectomy — Defense verdict
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Alleged rectum injury causing temporary colostomy, two hernias, rectovaginal fistula, three surgeries and physical and mental pain Name of case: Goldstein v. Heritage Court: Prince William County Circuit Court Case no.: CL 19-2503 Tried before: Jury Name of judge or mediator: Judge James A. Willett Date resolved: 11/16/2021 […]
Woman injured after defendant driver allegedly ran red light — $1.82M settlement
Type of action: Auto accident Injuries alleged: Moderate TBI with extensive hospital stay; resultant ADD, cognitive communication disorder, post-traumatic vision syndrome, mid-line shift syndrome, central auditory processing disorder, visuo-vestibular disorder, orbitofrontal changes, dysexecutive disorder and fatigue. Permanent increased risk of depression, seizures, dementia, parkinsonism and end[...]
Care facility failed to take man to rescheduled dialysis appointment — $2M verdict
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Wrongful death due to admitted failure to take decedent to rescheduled dialysis appointment Name of case: Yvonne Bazil, Administrator of the Estate of Marvin Bazil, deceased v. Envoy of Woodbridge, LLC Court: Prince William County Circuit Court Case No.: CL-19-4222 Name of judge or mediator: Judge Angela L. […]
Defense verdict reached in case stemming from 2015 auto accident — Defense verdict
Type of action: Auto accident Injuries alleged: Complex regional pain syndrome, post-traumatic cervical facet arthritis Name of case: Simpson v. Flores Court: Prince William County Circuit Court Case no.: CL 17-4006 Tried before: Jury Name of judge or mediator: Judge Richard B. Potter Date resolved: 11/23/2021 Special damages: $52,000 in past medical expenses; $25,000 per […]
Motorcyclist run over, killed by driver passing accident scene — $500,000 settlement
Type of action: Wrongful death Name of case: Estate of Daniel Kampe v. Ellen J. Grady, et al. Court: Prince William County Circuit Court Case no.: CL215230 Name of judge or mediator: Judge Angela Horan Date resolved: 11/5/2021 Demand: $500,000 Offer: $500,000 Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $500,000 Attorney for plaintiff (and city): Demetry Pikrallidas, […]
Man suffered leg amputation after motorcycle accident — $1.3 million settlement
Type of action: Personal injury motorcycle claim Injuries alleged: Left leg and ankle degloving, left femur fracture, open intra-articulated displaced calmness fracture, open plantar dislocation with extruded talus, dislocated tibiotalar joint, dislocated subtalar joint, dislocated talonavicular joint and abrasions to right upper extremity. Court: Prince William County Circuit Court Date resolved:[...]
Couple injured in rollover crash while avoiding stopped vehicle — $450,000 settlement
Type of action: Personal injury Injuries alleged: Wife: lumbar fracture, permanent gait impairment and severe bruising. Husband: concussion, subarachnoid hemorrhage, rib fracture, lumbar fracture, facial lacerations and contusions Court: Prince William County Circuit Court Special damages: $148,000 in medicals Verdict or settlement: settlement Amount: $450,000 Attorneys for plaintiff (and city): T[...]
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 […]
Obstetrician prevails in birth injury lawsuit – Defense Verdict
The plaintiff alleged the defendant, an obstetrician and gynecologist, failed to recognize and manage a shoulder dystocia, which resulted in him suffering a permanent brachial plexus injury with avulsions of the nerve roots at the C5 and C6 levels. The plaintiff underwent two surgeries and received therapy for his injuries. At trial, the plaintiff asked […]
Woman, 87, killed after truck failed to yield – $650,000 Settlement
An 87-year-old woman was killed after entering an intersection on a green light when a truck turned left and failed to yield, causing a collision. The truck driver was charged and he prepaid. Hospital records noted the family’s concerns over her driving due to her age and heart issues. Diagnoses included cardiac arrest causing the […]
Vintage victory
A group of Prince William County homeowners not only lost their court fight to block a winery from opening in their rural subdivision, they now are on the hook for the winery’s legal fees of more than $110,000. The owner of Effingham Manor winery near Nokesville must have raised a glass after the judge’s ruling […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Plaintiff injured in crash with oncoming vehicle — $235,000 settlement
- Driver killed in rear-end collision with tractor-trailer — $1.5M settlement
- Man died from pancreatic cancer after delayed response — $1.8M settlement
- Worker fell off roof, rendering him a paraplegic — $1.25M settlement
- Driver sustained permanent hearing loss after traffic collision — $240,000 settlement
- Plaintiff suffered concussion in rear-end collision — $81,000 verdict
- Builder misrepresented home status to buyers — $675,000 verdict
- Low potassium led to cardiac arrest, death of patient — $1M settlement
- Excessive propofol caused death in dialysis patient — $850,000 settlement
- Pedestrian struck in crosswalk in hit-and-run incident — $300,000 settlement
- Navy veteran killed in collision with box truck — $1.85M arbitration award
- Motorcyclist ejected from bike in collision with SUV — $1.5M settlement
Opinion Digests
- Company owner dodges breach of contract suit
- Employee’s own allegations doom minimum wage claim
- Federal government defeats former employee’s claims
- Principal wasn’t entitled to exclusively remote work
- USPTO properly redacted info in responsive documents
- Untimely lawsuit allowed to proceed
- Engineering consultant dismissed from suit
- Rule 60 motion was filed too late
- Nonprofit directors immune from ex-employees’ claims
- City, employees immune from whistleblower claims
- Experts excluded in condemnation damages suit
- Judgment entered against company for horse’s death
