On December 11, 2025, Whiteford’s Appellate Practice Co-Chairs, Michael Brady and Thomas DiStanislao, secured a decisive victory from the Supreme Court of Virginia in a decision clarifying the scope of the sovereign immunity doctrine in the Commonwealth. The case presented a straightforward, yet nuanced question: Can a municipal trash truck driver on his route—and so performing a governmental function—be liable for his negligent acts when not actively collecting garbage?…
By: Whiteford
By: Whiteford
