Hughes v. Doe
Supreme Court of Virginia
1Opinion of the Court
*303 OPINION BY Justice ELIZABETH B. LACY.
In this appeal, we consider whether the dismissal with prejudice of claims against an employee on procedural grounds precludes further proceedings against the employer on a theory of respondeat superior.
On January 23, 2004, Sidney E. Hughes filed this personal injury action against "Jane Doe" and her employer, Pratt Medical Center, Ltd. (Pratt). Hughes alleged that she was injured in 2002 as a result of Doe's negligence in performing a venipuncture procedure. Hughes asserted that Pratt, as Doe's employer, was liable for Doe's negligence on the basis of…
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