Hernandez v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.

By Judge Junius P. Fulton, III

This matter came before the Court for hearing on June 29, 2011, on Defendant’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint. The original complaint in this matter was also the subject of a similar demurrer which asserted that Virginia law fails to recognize a claim for negligent supervision and/or negligent training.

Upon consideration of the arguments adduced at the hearing and the applicable case law, the Court has considered the demurrer to the first amended complaint and once again affirms its conclusion that, under the right circumstances, a claim for…