The Supreme Court of Virginia releases one opinion today in which it holds that the City of Hopewell is entitled to sovereign immunity from most claims arising out of its controlled burn of a vacant shopping center. More
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Sentara Med. Group v. Klena, Record No. 250671 (Va. Feb. 26, 2026)
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
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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