The Court of Appeals of Virginia was established January 1, 1985. It is an intermediate appellate court created to increase the appellate capacity of the court system and expedite appellate review. Its administrative headquarters are in the Supreme Court Building in Richmond, Virginia.
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April 11, 2026
A group of landowners, including Oak Valley Homeowners Association, have successfully challenged three rezoning ordinances approved by the Board of County Supervisors of Prince William County.
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A Virginia appellate court has upheld a decision awarding compensation to a former nurse who developed PTSD and major depressive disorder while working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 3, 2026
A former Virginia Tech student, Sean Lohr, brought a lawsuit against the university's Board of Visitors and an assistant director for student conduct, alleging violations of his First Amendment rights.
Read more →March 15, 2026
A Virginia appeals court has reversed a lower court's decision regarding whether a health insurance customer must arbitrate her claims against several organizations involved in selling her insurance.
Read more →March 15, 2026
A former deputy attorney general's defamation lawsuit against officials in Virginia's Office of the Attorney General has been dismissed and the dismissal affirmed on appeal.
Read more →March 14, 2026
A Virginia appeals court has upheld a lower court's decision regarding the interpretation of Florence Rochelle Joseph’s handwritten will.
Read more →March 6, 2026
In a recent ruling by the Court of Appeals of Virginia dated February 24th, Jose A. Zacarias Perez successfully defended his claim against the Uninsured Employers' Fund regarding work-related injuries sustained while working for Gencon without...
Read more →March 6, 2026
A property developer is contesting a local government's denial of their rezoning application intended for senior housing development in Hanover County, Virginia citing arbitrary decision-making practices by local authorities based on outdated...
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A group of Virginia dentists is challenging an interstate licensing compact that allows dental professionals to practice across state lines without additional licenses.
Read more →March 5, 2026
In a legal twist involving medical malpractice allegations against a Virginia eye center, Robert Thornhill contends that negligence during surgery impaired his vision significantly.
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