‘Assault & Battery’ Category
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Title IX – School’s failure to respond to student-on-student harassment in schools can support a private suit for money damages in extreme cases
0December 12, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
In the context of student-on-student harassment, damages are available only where the behavior is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it denies its victims the equal access to education that Title IX is designed to protect.
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Virginia’s Best Personal Injury Law Firm
0September 16, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
You want the best personal injury attorney in Virginia. When you have been seriously injured or damaged in a personal …
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Nazario Establishing Law in the Fourth Circuit
0June 2, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Nazario Continues His Fight For U.S. Freedoms To read the full opinion click here: Fourth Circuit Opinion 5-31-2024 To read …
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Nazario’s Fourth Circuit Arguments – 3/19/2024
0March 21, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Nazario Appeal Arguments before the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals On March 19, 2024, Nazario asked a three …
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Virginia Personal Injury Attorneys
0November 5, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
A JuryVerdict In Excess of $1 Million? Not every lawyer or law firm has what it takes to obtaina verdict inexcess …
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Lt. Caron Nazario update – Town of Windsor Settles suit by Virginia Attorney General – 9/7/2023
0September 7, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Settlement by Town of Windsor 9/7/2023 – The Town of Windsor Virginia settles the suit brought against it stemming from …
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I just want to consult a Virginia lawyer!
0August 24, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Zoom Legal Consultation with Virginia Lawyer! Sometimes you just need to speak to a Virginia attorney! You may have called …
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In Virginia, Prison officials violate the Eighth Amendment’s cruel-and-unusual-punishment clause when they are deliberately indifferent to a substantial risk to an inmate’s safety or medical needs.
0August 6, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
8th Amendment Eighth Amendment Violations Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution states “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor …
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What is the difference between medical malpractice and battery in Virginia?
0May 31, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
If the physician intentionally performs an additional procedure beyond the consent given by the patient is he liable for battery …
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Can I sue police for a retaliatory charge in Virginia?
Comments Off on Can I sue police for a retaliatory charge in Virginia?February 24, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
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Lt. Nazario’s successes in litigation
0January 31, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Despite the shocking jury verdict, Lt. Nazario faithfully served his country and his oath to support and defend the Constitution …
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Lt. Nazario v Town of Windsor Police Officers – Official Update
0May 6, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Because this important civil rights case highlights the need for national attention and reform – this page will serve the …
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Suit Filed in Norfolk Against Windsor Police for Civil Rights Violations against Lt. Caron Nazario
0April 8, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
TO READ THE LATEST UPDATES – CLICK HERE Nazario v Gutierrez & Crocker, Case 2:21-cv-00169 -Filed 04/02/21 Eastern District of …
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WHY THE LEE MONUMENT LAWSUIT AGAINST RPD?
0July 4, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
QUESTION: “I would like to know why you think dispersing an unruly crowd with non-lethal means is a civil rights …
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THIS HAS TO STOP! – police brutality – Class Action filed against Richmond Police officers.
0June 16, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Civil Rights Law Firm of Thomas H Roberts & Associates PC Protecting 1st Amendment Rights Under United States Constitution! Summary: …
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Civil Rights In Virginia – Upheld by Virginia’s Highest Court – 2020
0January 16, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Virginia’s Highest Court Confirms That It Will Not Tolerate Virginia Law Enforcement Violations Of The 4th Amendment To The U.S. …
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Virginia Civil Rights Law Firm Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC obtains a $25.35 Million Judgment for Sexual Assault Victim
0October 23, 2017 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Virginia Civil Rights & Personal Injury Law Firm Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC obtains a $25.35 Million Judgment for …
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Civil Rights Law Firm Lands A Jury Verdict for Police Misconduct
0April 29, 2017 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
April 28, 2017 – Civil Rights Victory in Petersburg–Jury Verdict For Police Misconduct. A Petersburg jury awarded damages against former Petersburg …
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Rights mean nothing unless those we do not like are afforded those rights.
0January 29, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC represents people that many in society don’t like and would prefer had no rights. …
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Civil Suit for Damages from Sexual Molestation and Abuse in Virginia
0January 13, 2014 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Victims of sexual abuse are among the most vulnerable. They need aggressive counsel who will fight for them. Thomas H. …
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