SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary GEICO Advantage Ins. Co. v. Miles Virginia Supreme Court No. 220004 Decided: December 1, 2022 Underinsured motorist coverage does not provide a means of recovery separate from uninsured motorist coverage. Background The Plaintiff, Liosha Miles, was seriously injured in an automobile accident caused by
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce the addition of John (“Jack”) C. Lyding to the firm’s general liability practice group in the Fairfax, VA office. Jack comes to the firm with prior civil litigation experience, having previously handled personal injury matters in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. He
TT&H is proud to announce that Patrick O’Grady, a partner in the firm’s Richmond, VA office, was once again included in Virginia Business’ Legal Elite. This marks the fourth straight year that the publication has recognized Patrick. This year, Patrick’s recognition occurred in the “Civil Litigation” category, while his prior
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Hawkins v. Town of South Hill Virginia Supreme Court No. 21848 Decided: October 20, 2022 The “personnel information” exemption to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act is based on a reasonable person’s privacy expectation. Background In 2019, Richard Hawkins, III sought documents from the
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Medical Management Intl. v. Jeffry Virginia Court of Appeals 0363-22-4 Decided: November 1, 2022 A Carrier must reimburse out-of-pocket costs for Uber rides to medical appointments, even when Claimant did not inform the Carrier she would be using Uber, depriving them the opportunity of
Patrick O’Grady and Jonathan Hogins, partners in TT&H’s Richmond, VA office, recently began terms in the leadership of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (“VADA”). The VADA is a professional organization that develops and supports Virginia civil defense attorneys in the professional and ethical representation of their clients through education,
