RF & P CORP. v. Little

These appeals arise from the trial court’s interpretation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Codé §§ 2.1-340 to -346.1 (the Act). The specific issues presented are whether the trial court erred: (1) in ruling that the Board of Directors of RF&P Corporation (the RF&P Board) is a “public body,” within the meaning of the Act; (2) in finding that Jacqueline G. Epps willfully and knowingly violated the Act; and (3) in awarding George B. Little costs and attorney’s fees of $133,170.55 under the Act.

I

In December 1991, Little filed his petition for injunctive and other relief under the Act,…