Legal Opinion

Ballagh v. Fauber Enters., Inc.

Supreme Court of Virginia

Decided June 4, 2015No. Record 141248PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by Justice WILLIAM C. MIMS.

In this appeal, we consider the standard of proof a plaintiff must satisfy to prevail upon claims alleging violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, Code §§ 59.1-196 to -207 (the "VCPA").

I. BACKGROUND AND MATERIAL PROCEEDINGS BELOW

In May 2010, Debra A. Ballagh bought a parcel of real property from Fauber Enterprises, Inc. ("Fauber"). Soon thereafter, the basement of the house flooded when it rained.

In March 2012, Ballagh filed a complaint against Fauber, Fauber's real estate agent, and others. She alleged that the basement flooded when it rained at…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Aguilar v. Atlantic Richfield Co.California Supreme Court · 2001
  2. Avery v. State Farm Mutual Automobile InsuranceIllinois Supreme Court · 2005
  3. Smith v. BaldwinTexas Supreme Court · 1980
  4. Liberty Mutual Insurance v. LandSupreme Court of New Jersey · 2006
  5. Kelly v. VinzantSupreme Court of Kansas · 2008

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3Cited by19 opinions

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