Virginia News

Virginia School Officials Face $31.5M Lawsuit

Another local school district in Virginia is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over allegations of a child being assaulted on a school bus. The Daily Progress reports that an Appomattox County mother and her 10-year-old son filed a $31.5 million lawsuit …

Dominion Virginia Power to Appeal Asbestos Exposure Fines

A Dominion Virginia Power spokesman says the company will appeal fines issued by the state over asbestos at its Surry nuclear power plant. The Daily Press says the Department of Labor and Industry ordered Dominion to pay $12,600 in fines …

FEMA Approves Virginia’s Second Appeal for Quake Aid

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Virginia’s second request for assistance for those whose property was damaged in the August earthquake. The agency informed Gov. Bob McDonnell on Friday, Nov. 4, that it had approved assistance for Louisa County …

Virginia Farm Bureau Says It’s Peak Deer vs. Car Season

The Virginia Farm Bureau is warning motorists to be mindful of deer wandering onto roads and highways, a common hazard during this time of year. The Farm Bureau should know. It says Virginia is among the top 10 states in …

Workers Exposed to Asbestos at Virginia Plant

At least 12 contract employees hired to repair the Surry nuclear power plant have been exposed to asbestos. State Department of Labor and Industry reports obtained by the Daily Press found that flakes of the cancer-causing substance went airborne in …

FEMA Denies Virginia Earthquake Disaster Aid

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Virginia’s request for aid for individuals whose property was damaged by the Aug. 23 earthquake. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the agency’s decision last Friday. He said he’s disappointed and will immediately appeal. The …

Workplace Fatalities Decline in Virginia

The number of workplace fatalities in Virginia last year fell to the lowest level since the state began reporting such data in 1992. The number of fatalities fell to 104 from 119 in 2009. The state Department of Labor and …

Va. Supreme Court: Insurer Not Liable For Claims From Global Warming

The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled in favor of an insurance company in a closely watched legal case involving global warming. The high court ruled that Steadfast Insurance Co., which provided commercial general liability (CGL) coverage for energy company AES …

Virginia-based Hilb Group Acquires Venture Specialty Insurance

The Hilb Group, a Glen Allen, Va.-based holding company that focuses on acquiring mid-market agencies, has purchased Venture Specialty Insurance. The Richmond, Va.-based Venture Specialty is an all-lines agency with two niche products offering coverage for transportation and cosmetic surgeries. …

Court Tosses Virginia Challenge to Healthcare Law

A U.S. appeals court handed President Barack Obama a victory for his signature healthcare law Thursday, ruling against challenges by the state of Virginia and others seeking to invalidate the law as unconstitutional. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the …