Virginia Failure to Warn Law

<H2> United States of America v. Joseph Rimero Rutherford

Abington, West Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant with failing to register as a sex offender. Joseph Rimero Rutherford, 34, of North Carolina, habitually resided in an apartment in Bristol, Virginia. Rutherford failed to register in Virginia or update his registration in North Carolina as required by SORNA. Rutherford is required to register as a sex offender and comply... More...

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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Derek McKinley Mabins

Halifax, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with grand larceny, in violation of Code Â§ 18.2-95; felony failure to appear, in violation of Code Â§ 19.2-128; petit larceny, in violation of Code Â§ 18.2-96; and intentional destruction of property valued at less than $1,000, in violation of Code Â§ 18.2-137(B)(i). ... More...

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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Catherine Renee Tellez

Williamsburg, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failing to stop after involvement in an accident that resulted in death. On the morning of August 10, 2022, Tellez was driving on Interstate 64 in the left lane. The portion of the highway had two clearly marked lanes and was straight and flat with no grade. The road surface had no major potholes, de... More...

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United States of America .v James B. Comey, Jr.

Alexandria, Virginia, criminal defense lawyers are representing the Defendant charged with: Count 1: 1. On or about September 30, 2020, in the Eastern District of Virginia, the defendant, JAMES B. COMEY JR., did willfully and knowingly make a materially false, Fictitious, and fraudulent statement in a matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch of the Governme... More...

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State of West Virginia v. Franklin Carrol, II

Bluefield, West Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to register as a sex offender. ... More...

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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Gregory Leon Hammer

Harrrisburg, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with abduction, felony eluding, and driving after being declared a habitual offender. On the evening of November 27, 2018, Officer Brandon Mawyer was patrolling in his police cruiser in the City of Waynesboro when he received a "be on the lookout" alert for a "possibly-abducted female ... named Morgan Hammer."... More...

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Joel Aaron Burrell v. S. Shirley, Correctional Officer, et al.

Alexandria, Virginia personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a prisoner civil rights claim. Under 28 U.S.C. Â§ 1915, federal courts may permit an indigent prisoner to proceed without prepaying filing fees or giving security. The legal term for proceeding this way is in forma pauperis. But Congress expressed concern that prisoners were filing many "frivolous lawsuits floodin... More...

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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Paul Chisholm, III

Cheasapeak, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with malicious wounding. Paul Chisholm, III ("appellant") of malicious wounding, in violation of Code Â§ 18.2-51. When appellant failed to appear for his sentencing hearing, the trial court issued a capias for his arrest, convicted him of failure to appear, and sentenced him to 12 months in jail for that offe... More...

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Rebecca Ann Stoots v. Marion Life Savings Crew, Inc.

Marion, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a negligence claim. Marion Life Saving Crew, Inc. (MLSC) provides emergency medical and transport services in Smyth County, Virginia.[1] In February 2014, MLSC Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) responded to the home of Calvin Stoots ("Calvin"), where they found him in medical distress. The EMTs were given a copy of C... More...

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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Donald Arthur Herrington

Stafford, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure or refusal to filed an income tax return. In July 2012, Herrington was tried by jury on several charges, including the failure or refusal to file an income tax return for the tax year 2009 in violation of Code Â§ 58.1-348. Herrington chose to represent himself at trial. See Herrington v. Dotso... More...

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Kristen M. Barnett v. INoVA Health Care Services

Alexandria, Virginia civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a wrongful termination theory. Barnett, a former registered nurse and employee of INOVA, refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as required under INOVA's policy because of its alleged conflict with her religious belief. INOVA discharged her, and Barnett filed a Title VII religious discrimination cl... More...

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William B. Brown v. Avril Haines, Director of National Intellgience

Alexandria, Virginia pros se Plaintiff sued on an Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 621 to 634 theory. Defendant filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief could be granted by the Court.... More...

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Lindsey Nicole Perkins v. Rebecca Lynn (Hicks) Howington, et al.

<h2> Tazwell, Virginia adoption lawyers represented the parties. </h2> In 2019, mother and father shared joint legal custody over their biological child, with mother having primary physical custody. On February 14, 2020, father married stepmother. In March, the Tazewell County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court ("J&DR district court") granted father temporary legal and... More...

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N.S. v. Prince Williams County School Board

<h2> Alexandria, Virginia civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who claimed Defendant failed to protect her son from bullying. </h2> Plaintiff N.S. asserts that he is a gay minor and that he suffered "regular and relentlessâ€ anti-LGBTQ+ bullying at the hands of his classmates within the Prince William County public schools system and, in particular, at Ronald R... More...

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Evelyn M. Baker v. Wawa, Inc.

Norfolk, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a premises liability theory negligence theory. Virginia premises liability law dictates the legal obligations of property owners and occupiers to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and to avoid foreseeable injuries to visitors. Here's a breakdown of the key points... More...

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Mildred Rohm v. Kroger Limited Partnership I

Charlottesville, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a premises liablity negligence theory. Virginia premises liability law dictates the legal obligations of property owners and occupiers to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and to avoid foreseeable injuries to visitors. Here's a breakdown of the key points... More...

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United States of America v. Daniel Kemp, Sr.

Defendant Daniel N. Kemp, Sr., was charged with nine counts of sexually abusing his adopted children. Pursuant to an agreement with the government, he pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated sexual abuse, and the remaining charges were dismissed. The district court sentenced Kemp to life imprisonment â€“ a term within the Sentencing Guidelines range adopted by the court â€“ and to ... More...

$0 (12-26-2023 - VA)

United States of America v. Melchor Calderon

PER CURIAM: In 2014, Melchor Calderon was convicted of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 1951; possessing a firearm during a crime of violence, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 2, 924(c)(1)(B)(i); conspiracy to distribute cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 846; and kidnapping, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 2, 1201(a). Caldero... More...

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United States of America v. Jontez McLeod

PER CURIAM: Jontez Xavier McLeod appeals his convictions and 141-month sentence imposed after his guilty plea to carjacking and aiding and abetting, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 2119, 2; and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to, and in furtherance of, a crime of violence and aiding and abetting, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 924(c)(1)(A)(ii), 2. On app... More...

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United States of America v. Michael Vaughn

PER CURIAM: Following a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted Michael Brandon Vaughn of five counts of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury and death, also in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); and possessi... More...

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United States of America v. Michael Brandon Vaughn

Following a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted Michael Brandon Vaughn of five counts of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury and death, also in violation of 21 U.S.C. Â§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C); and possession with intent to... More...

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United States of America v. Alif Adil

A federal jury convicted Alif Jan Adil of abusive sexual contact, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 2244(a)(3); coercion or enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 2422(b); and possession of child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 2252(a)(4)(A), (b)(2). The district court sentenced Adil to a total of 150 months' imprisonment. On... More...

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United States of America v. Denzel Akeem Loftin

Norfolk, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sex trafficking two minors. In September 2022, Denzel Akeem Loftin, 32, began chatting with an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a 17-year-old girl living in Pennsylvania. Loftin said he was a pimp and proposed that the girl come to Virginia to work for him. The next month, he posted advertisements... More...

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David W. Seward v. Orifjon Kholmuradov and AT, Nationwide Trucking

Roanoke, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered $5 million in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a car truck accident caused by the failure of Orifjon Kholmuradov to exercise due care in the operation of the semi-tractor trailer rig he was driving for AT, Nationwide Trucking. ... More...

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Ashley S. v. Social Security Administration

Newport News, Virginia social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security Benefits by HHS. Plaintiff Ashley S. ("Plaintiff') filed this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Â§ 405(g), seeking judicial review of the final decision of Defendant Kilolo Kijakazi, the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administ... More...

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John Rodgers Burnley v. Alexandra M. Valentin

Richmond, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a civil rights racial discrimination theory. Plaintiff is a Black resident of Richmond, Virginia. (Compl. ¶ 4, ECF No. 1.) Plaintiff purchased his home in 1999, at which time the other residents of his block were "98 per cent [B]lack [A]fro- [A]mericans ....â€ (Id.) The demographic rat... More...

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William Harrison Farley v. CMFG Life Insurance Company

Lynchburg, Virginia civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an age job discrimination claim theory. This employment case involves claims against Defendant CMFG Life Insurance Company ("CUNAâ€) for wrongful termination, retaliation, and failure to hire under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ("ADEAâ€). 29 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 621-634. CU... More...

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Robert Dillow v. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, et al.

Roanoke, Virginia civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants claiming to have been wrongfully punished for engaging in sexual activity with another student. While a student at Virginia Polytechnic and State University ("Virginia Techâ€), Plaintiff Robert Dillow met another student, Jane Doe, on social media. He and Doe both agreed that they were not lookin... More...

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Mark Basilica and Roberta Basilica v. Sheriff Roger L. Harris, et al.

Richmond, Virginia civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued the defendants on civil rights wrongful death theories. On August 30, 2020, Theresa Marie Basilica ("Basilica") went to the emergency department at Mary Washington Hospital, seeking help during a mental health crisis. Eighteen hours later, she died ofa self-inflicted gunshot while in the defendants' custody. Mark and R... More...

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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Jeffrey Lamont Harris, s/k/a Jeffrey Lamonte Harris

Chesapeake, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with violating the terms and conditions of suspended sentence. Jeffery Lamont Harris was accused to violating the terms and conditions of a suspected sentence by engaging in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine; the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute cocaine; and grand larce... More...

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Crystal Minnix, et al. v. Sinclair Television Group, Inc., et al.

Roanoke, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on a slander theory. In January 2022, the Media defendants broadcast a news segment (the "Segmentâ€) titled "COP'S ROLE IN JANUARY 6 ATTACK DIVIDES VIRGINIA TOWN WITH TIES TO CONFEDERACY.â€ Compl., ECF No. 1-1, at ¶ 1. Individual Media defendants Dwyer, Thomas, and Yoo created this Segm... More...

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United States of America v. James Edward Adams

Lynchburg, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with wilful failure to collect or pay over taxes. <table> <h1> <center> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Detroit_MI_Fed.jpg" alt="Lynchburg, Virginia"> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/virginia/news/lynchburg/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal... More...

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<H2> Debra Mollica v. United States of America </H2>

Alexandria, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a Governmental Tort Claims Act negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $1,010,000,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident caused by a federal government employee. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/virginia/news/alexandr... More...

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<H2> Juanita Poulston v. Shoe Carnival, Inc. </H2>

Richmond, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $1 million in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident in one of Defendant's stores. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/Virginia/news/Richmond/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News ... More...

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<H2> Todd Holler v. The Townsend Corporation, et al. </H2>

Beckley, West Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendants on a negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident. The claims made and defenses asserted are not available. The elements of a personal injury claim are: (1) Failure on the part of the Defendant to exercise due car... More...

$0 (09-13-2021 - VA)

Timofey Korotkikh v. Gheorghe Cebotari, Mariana Potlog and Dart Transportation, Inc.

Harrisonburg, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $1,000,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of the failure to exercise due care in the operation of a motor vehicle. This case was filed in Shenandoah County Circuit Court, CL22-145, and was removed to federal co... More...

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Elena Bailey v. Kroger Limited Partnership </H2>

Roanoke, Virginia personal injury car wreck lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on an auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $100,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a motor vehicle accident caused by Defendant. The claims made and defenses asserted are not available. Premises liability refers to the liability of a property owner ... More...

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Gary Will v. E. Rasnick, et al.

Roanoke, Virginia civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on 1983 civil rights violation theories. In this appeal, prisoner Gary Wall raises constitutional and state-law claims against numerous prison officials arising from a physical altercation at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia. As part of his evidentiary showing, Wall repeatedly sought production of ... More...

$0 (07-25-2022 - VA)

United States of America v. Jason Lewis Bell

Clarksburg, West Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with failure to register as a sex offender. Jason Lewis Bell, age 35, of Keystone Hights, Florida pleaded guilty to one count of "Failure to Update Sex Offender Registration.â€ Bell, a person required to register as a sex offender, admitted to not updating his registration when he lived in Marion County f... More...

$0 (06-22-2022 - VA)

Timolyn Tillman, et al. v. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., d/b/a Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Newport News, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendant on a general negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of an accident caused by Defendant's employees failure to exercise due care. ... More...

$1 (06-08-2022 - VA)