Virginia Fiduciary Duty Law
 

Commonwealth of Virginia v. Shjon Michael Stamps

City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug possession.

Around 1:20 a.m. on January 5, 2023, Virginia Beach Police Officer Christopher Grimm was surveilling a house that police suspected was involved in "narcotics activity." The house shared a driveway with another home. Grimm observed a 1996 white Cadillac with antique license pla... More...    $0 (02-18-2025 - VA)

Tamara Al-Saray v. Sharon Elizabeth Furr

Manassa, Virginia personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff on an auto negligence claim.

At the close of evidence, the parties discussed their proposed jury instructions. The parties were able to agree on a majority of the instructions, including Jury Instruction 30, which discussed a driver's duty to yield to vehicles already lawfully in an intersection.[2] After both pa... More...    $7000000 (01-16-2025 - VA)

Kristen A. White v. Flagship Facility Services, Inc.

Roanoke, Virginia personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a negligence theory.

This case was filed in the Pulaski County Circuit Court, CL23000187-00, and was removed to federal court by Flagship Facility Services, Inc..

Once it is establish the defendant had a duty of care towards plaintiff, plaintiff must then prove defendant breached that duty of care to... More...    $1 (04-16-2024 - VA)

Brenna Lee Trejo Morales v. Chipotle Services, LLC

Alexandria, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory.

This case was filed in the Fairfax County Circuit Court, CL-22-0013195, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.

Virginia law is clear that owners and/or occupants of a premises may be held liable for injuries caused to other people by ... More...    $0 (03-07-2024 - VA)

Yolanda Alvarado v. Dollar Tree, Inc.

Norfolk, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory.

Virginia law makes it clear that owners and/or occupants of a premises may be held liable for injuries caused to other people by the conditions on that premises. However, establishing the duty a property owner or occupant owes to an injured person requires a... More...    $0 (03-01-2024 - VA)

Meagan R. Brown v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LLP

Richmond, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory.

This case was filed in the Henrico County Circuit Court, CL23-5112, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.

Virginia is clear that owners and/or occupants of a premises may be held liable for injuries caused to other people by the condit... More...    $1 (02-21-2024 - VA)

Michael Eden, et al.v. Joseph Car Transport, LLC, et al.

Bluefield, West Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a negligence theory.

The elements of a personal injury claim in West Virginia are: Duty of care, breach of duty of care, damages and a direct casual relationship between the two.

West Virginia is a modified comparative negligence state. Plaintiffs can be no more than 50% responsibl... More...    $0 (03-05-2024 - VA)

Alphonso F. Brown v. United States of America

Norfolk, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims act negligence theory.

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a United States law that allows citizens to sue the federal government for certain kinds of torts (civil wrongs) committed by its employees. This is a significant exception to the principle of sovereign immunity, wh... More...    $0 (01-04-2024 - VA)

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...    $1 (01-10-2024 - VA)

Mario Alvarez v. Estes Express Lines

Richmond, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an auto negligence theory.


Virginia Personal Injury Negligence Law: Seeking Compensation for Your Harm

Virginia personal injury negligence law protects individuals who have been injured due to the carelessness or recklessness of another person. If you've been hurt in an accident, yo... More...    $0 (01-03-2024 - VA)

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...    $1 (12-21-2023 - VA)

Karen Leslie Cullen v. Uniflight, LLC

Charlottesville, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a negligence theory.

This case was filed in the Albemarle County Circuit Court, CL23-1762, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.

Plaintiff filed a motion seeking remand of the case to the state court.

Virginia Personal Injury Negligence Law: Seeking Compensat... More...    $0 (12-29-2023 - VA)

Shawna Nash, et al. v. James Sorah, et al.

Big Stone Gap, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on negligence theories.

Virginia Personal Injury Negligence Law: Seeking Compensation for Your Harm

Virginia personal injury negligence law protects individuals who have been injured due to the carelessness or recklessness of another person. If you've been hurt in an accident, you ma... More...    $0 (12-21-2023 - VA)

Christian E. Gibson v. David Lee Burkett and Wynne Transport Service, Inc.

Roanoke, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories.

Virginia's auto negligence law holds drivers accountable for their actions on the road and aims to compensate victims for injuries caused by another driver's carelessness. Here's a breakdown of key aspects:

Duty of care: All drivers in Virginia have... More...    $1 (01-08-2024 - VA)

Neather N. Lamberth v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc.

Abingdon, Virginia employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith refusal to pay E.R.I.S.A. employment benefits.

"The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans... More...    $0 (10-24-2023 - VA)

Kent David Bernstein v. Yvette Nonte, et al.

Norfolk, Virginia bankruptcy lawyers represented appellant who appealed from a judgment of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Norfolk.

Creditor Yvette Nonte and Debtor Kent David Burstein are former spouses. On or about April 27, 2011, they entered into a property settlement agreement (“separation agreement”) that was subsequently incorporated b... More...    $0 (08-23-2023 - VA)

Peter Lazar, et al. v. John Gobron, et al.

Roanoke, Virginia personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on negligence theories.

This case was filed in the Montgomery County Circuit Court, CL22-001419-00, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.

Plaintiff challenged the jurisdiction of the federal court and sought remand.


According to the Complaint, the “underlying disput... More...    $0 (08-23-2023 - VA)

United States of America v. Alonso Cantu-Cantu

Abingdon, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled
substances.

Alonso Cantu-Cantu, 46, of Houston, was the major source of supply for a drug conspiracy that distributed more than 33 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 6 kilograms of cocaine into Southwest and Central Virginia through a multi-jurisdictional drug traf... More...    $0 (08-10-2023 - VA)

Beverly Grigby v. Walmart, Inc.

Big Stone Gap, Virginia personal Injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a premises liability negligence theory.

"This case was filed in the Wise County Circuit Court, CL23-53, and was removed to federal court by Walmart.
Premises liability law in Virginia is based on the concept of duty of care. This means that property owners have a duty to keep their property safe... More...    $0 (08-04-2023 - VA)

Nicki Burgess, et al. v. Aetna Health, Inc., et al.

Alexandria, Virginia employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on E.R.I.S.A. violation theories.

This case was filed in the Circuit Court of Stafford County, Virginia, CL22-1140 and was removed to federal court by Defendants.

"The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily establ... More...    $0 (04-21-2023 - VA)

Ronald Wayne Spence, Jr. v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.

Roanoke, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a product liability theory.

"Product liability law in Virginia is a complex area of law that deals with the legal responsibility of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers for defective products that injure those using the products after they enter the marketplace.

There are three main theories... More...    $1 (04-13-2023 - VA)

Anita Tekman v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company

Alexandria, Virginia insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an employee benefits E.R.I.S.A violation theory.





Federal Courthouse - Alexandria, Virgini


Federal Courthouse - Alexandria, Virginia


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Israel Alvarado, et al. v. Lloyd Austin, III, et al.

Alexandria, Virginia civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendants on Administrative Procedure Act.





Federal Courthouse - Fairfax, Virginia


Federal Courthouse - Fairfax, Virginia


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Debra Mollica v. United States of America

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.




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Brandon Williams v. Rex Aman

Norfolk, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on an auto negligence theory
claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident.

To succeed in a negligence claim, a plaintiff must be able to establish four elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. The “duty” element is easily met in... More...    $0 (11-03-2022 - 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...    $1 (11-04-2022 - VA)

Elena Bailey v. Kroger Limited Partnership

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...    $1 (10-05-2022 - VA)

Matthew Gibson v. Louise E. Goldston, et al.

Beckley, West Virginia civil litigation lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on 1983 civil rights violation theories.


On September 18, 2018, Mr. Gibson appeared before Family Court Judge Louise Goldston in his divorce action. Judge Goldston granted the parties' divorce and adopted their property settlement agreement. [Doc. 67-5 at 13:16-23:16 (hereinafter “Gibson at__... More...    $0 (07-13-2022 - VA)

Patrick & Shirley Lattimore v. Sonal & Kamlesh Brahmbhatt, et al.

Danville, Virginia employment law lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants civil rights violation theories.


This case arises out of the dissolution of an employment relationship and related tenancy alleged to be between Plaintiffs Patrick & Shirley Lattimore and Defendants Sonal & Kamlesh Brahmbhatt, the Dhyanni Corporation, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (“Wyndham”), and Bran... More...    $0 (05-20-2022 - VA)

Jerry Dixon v. Rebecca Dixon

Richmond, Virginia - Divorce lawyer represented appellant with appealing a final divorce decree.



The parties married in 1989. In 2017, the husband moved out of the marital residence
and filed for divorce. He alleged desertion and abandonment and, alternatively, living separately
for mor... More...    $0 (05-11-2022 - VA)

Shaka Markel Long v. Commonwealth of Virginia

Richmond, Virginia - Criminal Defense lawyer represented appellant with appealing a denial of his motion to suppress.



“In accordance with established principles of appellate review, we view the ‘evidence in the
light most favorable to the Commonwealth, as we must since it was the prevail... More...    $0 (05-09-2022 - VA)

Douglas Keil v. Seth Corporation, Kirk Keil, Retta Leigh Keil, Retta Leigh Keil and Douglas Keil

Richmond, Virginia personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on breach of fiduciary theories claiming to have suffered more than $10,350,000,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result.

eth Commercial Corporation is the parent company of the brands,La Prep and Chaska.... More...    $1 (04-22-2022 - VA)

C. Ray Davenport, Commissioner of Labor and Industry v. Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company

Richmond, VA - Occupational Safety and Health lawyer represented defendant with a violation of safety standards charge.



On appeal of an order granting a motion to strike, we view the evidence in the light most
favorable to the non-moving party—the Commissioner—and accord him “the benefit ... More...    $0 (03-13-2022 - VA)

Ashley Elizabeth Esposito v. Virginia State Police

Child Sexual Predator

Richmond, VA - Criminal Defense lawyer represented defendant denial of her request to be removed from the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry.




In 2009, Esposito pled guilty to oral sodomy with a seventeen-year-old minor in violation
of Code § 18.2-361. At the time Esposito was ... More...    $0 (03-12-2022 - VA)

Horacio Eugenio Sobol v. Christine Marie Sobol

Richmond, VA - Divorce lawyer represented appellant with challenging the valuation and distribution of certain assets.



The parties were married in August 1998 and separated approximately twenty years later, on
July 1, 2018. Three children were born of the marriage.

Wife had earned a ... More...    $0 (03-12-2022 - VA)

Cathryn Rose Rainey v. Chad Christopher Rainey

Richmond, VA - Divorce lawyer represented defendant with appealing from a decision in a custody and visitation dispute.



Father and mother were married for sixteen years. For most of the marriage, mother was
the primary caregiver to daughter and son, as father traveled for work around 130 to 140... More...    $0 (03-11-2022 - VA)

United States of America v. Michael Slager

Richmond, VA - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with argueing that the district court reversibly erred in setting his sentence by: (1) using second-degree murder as the sentencing cross-reference for his offense rather than voluntary manslaughter, and (2) applying a two-level enhancement for obstruction of justice.



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United States of America v. Gary Giovon Lynn

Richmond, VA - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with being a felon in possession of a firearm charge.



On January 4, 2016, Officer A.D. Gardner of the Winston-Salem Police
Department stopped a speeding vehicle occupied by Lynn along with two other
individuals. While standing near the vehicle, Officer Gardne... More...    $0 (01-03-2022 - VA)

Stephen Bishop, ex rel United States of America v. Level 3 Communications, Inc.

Alexandria, Virginia qui tam whistle blower lawyer represent Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a False Claims Act violation theory under 31 U.S.C. 3729, which provides:

(a) Liability for Certain Acts.—
(1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (2), any person who—
(A) knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval;
(B) knowi... More...    $0 (10-15-2021 - VA)

David Meyers v. Commissioner of SSA

Richmond, Virginia - Criminal defense lawyer represented Plaintiff - Appellant a Virginia state prisoner with seeks to proceed in forma pauperis (“IFP”) without prepayment of fees in two consolidated appeals from: (1) the District of Maryland’s denial of an action to review a social security award; and (2) the Western District of Virginia’s dismissal o... More...    $0 (10-21-2021 - VA)

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