§ 8.01-225.2. Immunity for those rendering emergency care to animals
Any person, including a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine, who in good faith and without compensation renders emergency care or treatment to an injured animal at the scene of an emergency or accident shall not be liable for any injuries to such animals resulting from the rendering of such care or treatment. 1998, c. […]
§ 8.01-225.3. Immunity for volunteer first responders en route to an emergency
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no volunteer firefighter or volunteer emergency medical services personnel shall be liable for any injury to persons or property arising out of the operation of an emergency vehicle as defined in § 46.2-920 when such volunteer is en route to respond to a fire or to render emergency care […]
§ 8.01-221.1. Unestablished business damages; lost profits
Damages for lost profits of a new or unestablished business may be recoverable upon proper proof. A party shall not be deemed to have failed to prove lost profits because the new or unestablished business has no history of profits. Such damages for a new or unestablished business shall not be recoverable in wrongful death […]
§ 8.01-221.2. Rescission; undue influence; attorney fees
In any civil action to rescind a deed, contract, or other instrument, the court may award to the plaintiff reasonable attorney fees and costs associated with bringing such action where the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that the deed, contract, or other instrument was obtained by fraud or undue influence on the part […]
§ 8.01-222. Repealed
Repealed by Acts 2007, c. 368, cl. 2.
§ 8.01-223. Lack of privity no defense in certain cases
In cases not provided for in § 8.2-318 where recovery of damages for injury to person, including death, or to property resulting from negligence is sought, lack of privity between the parties shall be no defense. Code 1950, § 8-654.4; 1966, c. 439; 1977, c. 617.
§ 8.01-223.1. Use of constitutional rights
In any civil action, the exercise by a party of any constitutional protection shall not be used against him, except that in any civil proceeding for spousal support, custody, or visitation under Title 16.1 or any civil action for divorce or separate maintenance under Title 20 filed on or after July 1, 2020, if a […]
§ 8.01-223.2. Immunity of persons for statements made at public hearing or communicated to third party
A. A person shall be immune from civil liability for a violation of § 18.2-499, a claim of tortious interference with an existing contract or a business or contractual expectancy, or a claim of defamation based solely on statements (i) regarding matters of public concern that would be protected under the First Amendment to the […]
§ 8.01-224. Defense of governmental immunity not available to certain persons in actions for damages from blasting, etc.
The defense of governmental immunity shall not be available to any person, firm or corporation in any cause of action for damages to the property of others proximately or directly resulting from blasting or the use of explosives in the performance of work for or on behalf of any governmental agency. Code 1950, § 8-654.5; […]
§ 8.01-225. Persons rendering emergency care, obstetrical services exempt from liability
A. Any person who: 1. In good faith, renders emergency care or assistance, without compensation, to any ill or injured person (i) at the scene of an accident, fire, or any life-threatening emergency; (ii) at a location for screening or stabilization of an emergency medical condition arising from an accident, fire, or any life-threatening emergency; […]