Cory Ford of WilliamsFord Secures Significant Virginia Supreme Court Ruling on Immunity Defense

We are pleased to announce a significant litigation milestone achieved by firm attorney Cory Ford in a complex, multi‑year matter involving an important immunity defense issue in the case of Cupp v. Delta Airlines, et al. After extensive briefing and advocacy across multiple judicial forums, including the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Virginia, Cory won a ruling that rejects the defense’s claim of immunity defense and allows our client’s claims to proceed.

The decision represents the culmination of tireless appellate advocacy and clarifies the limits of immunity under Virginia law in this context, where a false claim against an airline passenger resulted in a traumatic ordeal. With this ruling, the matter now returns to the trial court for further proceedings on the merits.

We commend Cory for his persistence, strategic insight, and commitment to advancing our client’s interests throughout every stage of this litigation. This decision will aid others who have been harmed by false allegations in Virginia.

For additional coverage of the decision, see the National Law Journal’s reporting on the Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling.