Law360 and Virginia Lawyers Weekly reported that McGuireWoods lawyers Tracy Walker and Robert Loftin led a successful Virginia Supreme Court appeal of a $14.4 million products liability verdict against firm client Hyundai. In quoted material published by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Tracy says this decision clarifies that expert witnesses testifying in Virginia courts must have sound foundation for their opinions.
Subscribers can read the full text of the Jan. 8 Law360 article, titled “Hyundai Wins Reversal Of $14M Faulty Air Bag Verdict,” at www.law360.com. Likewise, subscribers to Virginia Lawyers Weekly can view that publication’s Jan. 9 article, “Supreme Court overturns $14M auto crash verdict,” at www.valawyersweekly.com.