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SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Hot-Rock Haulers, LLC v. Kegley Court of Appeals of Virginia No. 2022-23-2 Decided: March 4, 2025 Claimant’s injuries sustained during assault by third party arose out of and in the course of employment Background The Claimant, a commercial truck driver, was hauling a load for delivery when a vehicle… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Dodson v. Estate of Kleffman Virginia Court of Appeals No. 0518-24-4 Decided: March 18, 2025 An individual who voluntarily and knowingly assumes the duty of supervising a student driver can be negligent for failing to supervise the young driver in a reasonably prudent manner. Background A 15 year-old student… read more

CLIENT ADVISORY  Virginia Client Advisory Generous Virginia juries demonstrate importance of expert testimony, and presenting a reasonable defense. In 2024, Virginia juries repeatedly returned verdicts in excess of $1 Million.  Throughout the state, in eight cases involving motor vehicle accidents and other tort claims, juries awarded a combined total of $20.37 Million to injured plaintiffs. … read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Al-Saray v. Furr Virginia Supreme Court No. 230488 Decided: January 16, 2025 Proximate cause may be established by circumstantial evidence when the evidence is sufficient to show that the alleged causation is a probability rather than a mere possibility. Background Tamara Al-Saray was a passenger in Janaia Spurlock’s vehicle,… read more

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce that August (Augie) Steinhilber and Teresa Steinhilber have joined the firm’s general liability practice group in the Fairfax, VA office.  A former master of the George Mason American Inns of Court, Augie is a member of both the District of Columbia and Virginia bars.  He received his… read more