Fulcher v. Virginia Electric & Power Co.

By Judge Charles E. Poston

Today the Court grants the motions for summary judgment submitted on behalf of Defendants Central Locating Service (“CLS”) and NoCuts, Inc. (“NoCuts”) and dismisses the Plaintiff’s actions against them. In addition, the Court grants Defendant Dominion Virginia Power’s (“Dominion”) motion for summary judgment in part, dismissing the count against Dominion for failure to mark the power line. In keeping with familiar principles, the facts are viewed in the light most favorable to the Plaintiff.

*200 Facts

On or about April 4, 2000, the Plaintiff, an employee of J. M. Holt &…