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Virginia Jury Awards $750,000 for Discrimination Case

3/20/2025

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A Virginia jury has delivered a powerful message against discrimination, awarding $750,000 to two families wronged by Lazy Cove Campground owner Regina Turner for her bias against a Black family member. Each family will receive $100,000 for their losses and a staggering $550,000 in punitive damages. Attorney General Jason Miyares hailed the verdict as a crucial step in the fight against housing discrimination, while Turner prepares to appeal the ruling.

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A Virginia jury has delivered a powerful message against discrimination, awarding $750,000 to two families wronged by Lazy Cove Campground owner Regina Turner for her bias against a Black family member. Each family will receive $100,000 for their losses and a staggering $550,000 in punitive damages. Attorney General Jason Miyares hailed the verdict as a crucial step in the fight against housing discrimination, while Turner prepares to appeal the ruling.