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Thomas, Thomas & Hafer (“TT&H”) is pleased to announce that Jonathan A. Hogins has joined the firm’s Richmond, Virginia office as a member of the general liability practice group.  Jonathan comes to TT&H with significant civil litigation experience, both in state and federal court.  Prior to joining TT&H, Jonathan defended governmental entities in cases involving… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES VA CASE SUMMARY Riddick v. Norfolk S. Ry. Co. United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia No. 2:21cv297 Decided: April 20, 2022 Individuals must connect industry experience to specialized knowledge and specific scientific principles to qualify as expert witnesses. Background Plaintiff Raymond Riddick, in his capacity as a UPS… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES VA CASE SUMMARY Suyes v. Chesterfield County Public Schools Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission 1835397 Decided: March 30, 2022 When Zoloft was prescribed for both leg pain related to the work injury – and also psychological issues unrelated to the work injury – the Zoloft was still compensable. Background Claimant suffered compensable injuries… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES VA CASE SUMMARIES Progressive Gulf Ins. Co. v. Reynolds United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia No. 5:21-cv-00056 Decided: April 8, 2022 U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia holds that a passenger lacking legal authority and permission is excluded from driver’s insurance policy coverage. Background Jonathan… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES VA CASE SUMMARY Johnson v. General Dynamics Corp. Virginia Court of Appeals No. 0645-21-3 Decided: March 8, 2022 The first-aid doctrine does not allow a compensable consequence injury when the first injury was non-compensable, nor when the Claim for Benefits did not specifically include the negligent first-aid injury. Background Claimant’s wife brought… read more