Legal Opinion
Lawrence v. Hospitals-Norfolk
Norfolk County Circuit Court
Decided May 1, 2015No. Case No. CL14-3872PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
By Judge Mary Jane Hall
This matter comes before the Court on Defendant’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Claim of Negligent Supervision. The issues are whether negligent supervision is actionable in Virginia; and, if so, whether the instant Complaint sufficiently pleads this claim. The Court holds that the cause of action is not recognized in Virginia and accordingly sustains the demurrer.
Background
Plaintiff presented to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital to receive treatment for unspecified ailments. Compl. ¶ 4. Carmen Spittler, a nurse at Sentara, tended to Plaintiff during her stay. Compl. ¶¶ 3, 5.…
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