Banach v. Benton

By Judge Dean W. Sword, Jr.

This matter is before the Court on the motion of Rita’s Pizza, Inc., for partial summary judgment. Paragraphs 6 and 7 of the Motion for Judgment allege theories of liability for “failure to properly train and supervise Benton. . . .’’and “negligent supervision and training [of Benton].’’Finding that there is no such cause of action in Virginia, the motion for summary judgment is granted as it relates to this portion of the matter.

This case arises out of an auto accident and alleged personal injury to the plaintiff. Traditional theories of negligence and agency are…