context: This assertion is further supported by the fact that according to published opinions a Virginia court has never dismissed a claim of negligent hiring because of preclusion by a respondeat superior claim. In fact, Virginia courts have allowed both of these claims to go forward in the same action.
citation_a.signal: see
citation_a.parenthetical: allowing theories of respondeat superior and negligent training to go to a jury verdict
citation_a.sentence: See Davis v. Merrill, 133 Va. 69, 112 S.E. 628 (1922) (allowing theories of respondeat superior and negligent training to go to a jury verdict); See also Majorana v. Crown Cent. Petroleum Corp., 260 Va. 521, 539 S.E.2d 426 (2000) (discussing trial court’s entry of summary judgment on claims of liability under respondeat superior and claims of negligence under negligent hiring and retention).
citation_b.signal: see also
citation_b.parenthetical: discussing trial court's entry of summary judgment on claims of liability under respondeat superior and claims of negligence under negligent hiring and retention
citation_b.sentence: See Davis v. Merrill, 133 Va. 69, 112 S.E. 628 (1922) (allowing theories of respondeat superior and negligent training to go to a jury verdict); See also Majorana v. Crown Cent. Petroleum Corp., 260 Va. 521, 539 S.E.2d 426 (2000) (discussing trial court’s entry of summary judgment on claims of liability under respondeat superior and claims of negligence under negligent hiring and retention).