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August 01, 2023
eNotes: Liability – August 2023 – Virginia
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners, LLC v. Anderson Virginia Court of Appeals No. 1180-22-1 Decided: July 11, 2023 Reasonable veterinary expenses may be recovered as damages for injuries to pets, even if they exceed the fair market value of the pet. Background Plaintiff Anderson filed suit against Blue Pearl Veterinary… read more
July 24, 2023
VIRGINIA CLIENT ADVISORY: 2023 Legislative Session Update
Below is a summary of laws passed during the 2023 Legislative Session, along with certain provisions of the Virginia Code enacted in prior legislative sessions, which will take effect this year. 2023 Va. Chapter 321 (HB 1495/SB 1216: “Transportation network companies; uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.” The above bills require transportation network companies, commonly referred… read more
July 19, 2023
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – July 2023 – Virginia
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARY Virginia Case Summary Kpakio v. Sentara Healthcare Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission VA00001762083 Decided June 8, 2023 When a Claimant lost the tips of his middle finger and ring finger, and his treatment and surgeries were confined to those fingers, it was appropriate to rate only the fingers for disability rather than the… read more
June 30, 2023
eNotes – Liability – July 2023 – Virginia
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Nestler v. Scarabelli Virginia Court of Appeals Nos. 0497-22-2, 0421-22-2 Decided: May 2, 2023 Fraudulent inducement damages can be the difference between the contract value and what was received; measure of damages insufficient to convert fraudulent inducement into contract claim. Background In two dueling and related suits, Dr. Tiziano… read more
June 22, 2023
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – June 2023 – Virginia
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Rankin v. Go Mart Inc. Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission VA02000037598 Decided May 26, 2023 When a convenience store clerk clocked out, played the lottery, and used the restroom, she was still in the course of employment when she subsequently fell. Background Claimant worked as a clerk at a gas… read more