Negligent Hiring

The Virginia Supreme Court revived negligent hiring and retention claims brought against a church in Waynesboro, Virginia, relating to a woman’s claims that she was sexually molested by a retired, but still active, pastor of the church while she was a minor.

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Supreme Court revived negligent hiring and retention claims brought against a church in Waynesboro, Virginia, relating to a woman’s claims that she was sexually molested by a retired, but still active, pastor of the church while she was a minor.

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