The Court of Appeals interprets the tolling provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act’s change-in-condition statute.More
Author Archives: Juli Porto
Shaw-McDonald v. Eye Consultants of N. Va., Record No. 0067-23-4 (Va. Ct. App. Jan. 30, 2024)
What happens when a bankruptcy trustee fails to administer an injury claim before the bankruptcy case is closed?More
Boyette v. Sprouse, Record No. 1278-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. Jan. 23, 2024)
The Court of Appeals analyzes and applies the “sudden emergency” doctrine. More
Smith Development, Inc. v. Conway, Record No. 1245-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Jan. 9, 2024)
Today, a divided Court of Appeals panel decides whether a legal malpractice action is time-barred due to the “particular undertaking” doctrine.More
Boxley v. Crouse, Record No. 0183-23-3 (Va. Ct. App. Dec. 28, 2023)
In a rare Thursday opinion, the Court of Appeals discusses easements.More
Brown v. Kirkpatrick, Record No. 1100-22-1 (Va. Ct. App. Dec. 19, 2023) (en banc)
In a split en banc decision, the Court of Appeals reverses a panel decision that had found that an insured can pursue a tortfeasor for full payment of a judgment when a UIM carrier waives its right of subrogation.More
Martin v. Lafountain, Record No. 0971-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. Dec. 12, 2023)
In this brief opinion, the Court of Appeals addresses taxpayer standing. More
Appellate Bonds
The Court of Appeals did not hand down any published opinions today, so let’s talk about appellate bonds instead.More
Calway v. City of Chesapeake, Record No. 1692-22-1 (Va. Ct. App. Nov. 28, 2023)
What effect does a defective notice of a zoning violation have on any subsequent enforcement action?More
Graydon Manor LLC v. Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County, Record No. 1012-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Nov. 21, 2023)
The Court of Appeals discusses the role of a motion to strike in a hybrid trial-appellate context.More
