In one of two opinions released today, the Supreme Court of Virginia unanimously reversed the trial court’s decision that Chesapeake Regional Medical Group was entitled to sovereign immunity from Sentara’s tortious interference claim, but left open the possibility that proper factual development in future cases could establish that it does enjoy immunity. More
Category Archives: Sovereign Immunity
Ellis v. Jolley, Record No. 240930 (Va. Dec. 11, 2025)
In today’s published opinion, the Supreme Court considers whether sovereign immunity protects a municipality and its employee. More
Jolley v. Ellis, Record No. 0870-23-1 (Va. Ct. App. Oct. 1, 2024)
The Supreme Court of Virginia did not issue any decisions today, but on Tuesday, the Court of Appeals released an opinion discussing the nuances of the ministerial versus the discretionary act of driving for purposes of applying sovereign immunity. More
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