Doe v. Zwelling

RUSSELL, Senior Justice.

In this action to recover damages for professional malpractice, the plaintiff alleged that, while being treated by the defendant, a health care provider, the defendant breached the applicable standard of care in several respects, including engaging in "an inappropriate and extraprofessional relationship with Plaintiff's wife." The sole question presented on appeal is whether the plaintiff's cause of action for professional malpractice is barred by Code § 8.01-220, the "heart balm" statute.

Facts and Proceedings

John Doe, the plaintiff, * brought this action against…