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City of Hopewell v. Shree Arihant Motel, Inc.

No. 251193Supreme Court of Virginia

251193 City of Hopewell v. Shree Arihant Motel, Inc. 07/16/2026 In this interlocutory appeal, the City of Hopewell (the "City") contends that it is immune from certain claims arising from the controlled burnin…

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251193 City of Hopewell v. Shree Arihant Motel, Inc. 07/16/2026 In this interlocutory appeal, the City of Hopewell (the "City") c…

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Oct 4, 2026
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251193 City of Hopewell v. Shree Arihant Motel, Inc. 07/16/2026 In this interlocutory appeal, the City of Hopewell (the "City") contends that it is immune from certain claims arising from the controlled burning of a vacant shopping center by local fire departments. This Court agrees with the City. For the reasons explained in the present opinion, the judgment denying the City's plea in bar is reversed, and this case is remanded case for further proceedings on the remaining issues.

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