In today’s published opinion, the Supreme Court considers whether sovereign immunity protects a municipality and its employee. More
Category Archives: Torts
Doe v. Green, Record No. 240794 (Va. Nov. 26, 2025)
No new opinions come out of the Supreme Court today, but last Wednesday, the Court released an opinion rejecting arguments that a newer, more favorable statute of limitations could apply to claims that accrued years before the statute’s enactment. More
Boyette v. Sprouse, Record No. 240135 (Va. Jan. 23, 2025) (order)
Today, only one decision comes out of the Supreme Court of Virginia. In a published order, the Supreme Court affirms the Court of Appeals’ opinion that a “sudden emergency” instruction to the jury was appropriate. More
Al-Saray v. Furr, Record No. 230488 (Va. Jan. 16, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia issues three opinions today. In this one, it reverses the Court of Appeals’ reversal of a $7,000,000 verdict. More
Doe v. Green, Record No. 1450-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Aug. 6, 2024)
In a case of first impression, the Court of Appeals addresses whether Code § 8.01-249(6) permits a delayed action for childhood sexual abuse.More
H.C. v. Potomac Hospital Corp. of Prince William, Record No. 0521-23-4 (Va. Ct. App. June 4, 2024)
In today’s sole published opinion, the Court of Appeals analyzes the scope of employment issue in the context of a sexual battery. More
Howard v. Harris, Record No. 1499-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. Mar. 5, 2024)
The Court of Appeals reverses summary judgment on two issues: the illegality defense and gross negligence. More
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