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SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Reader v. Prince William County Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission VA00001896452 Decided December, 2022 A firefighter was not entitled to the COVID-19 presumption under 65.2-402 because he did not have a positive test, even when he received a COVID-19 diagnosis Background Claimant was a lieutenant at a fire station. He… read more

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 the negligence of two drivers…. read more

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 also has prior experience serving… read more

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 recognitions appeared in the publication’s… read more

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 Town of South Hill related… read more