Bank Statements are not Hearsay
Defendant objected to the admissibility of bank statements and video surveillance of an ATM on the grounds that this evidence was hearsay and lacked the requisite authentication. In ruling that both pieces of evidence are admissible, the Court of Appeals provides a thorough discussion of the scope of the Maryland Rules of Evidence.
Read MoreDelay in Satisfying Medical Malpractice Judgment Does Not Constitute Failure to Pay Under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act
The Fourth Circuit affirms grant of summary judgment to GBMC finding that plaintiff had failed to establish that GBMC failed to pay after GBMC delayed in satisfying a medical malpractice judgment against it.
Read MoreSummary Judgment Improperly Granted Against Employee Injured Outside of Normal Work Hours
The Maryland Court of Appeals reverses grant of summary judgment to Montgomery County in Workers’ Compensation dispute, finding that a reasonable fact-finder could conclude that the circumstances leading to claimant’s injury were sufficiently work-related.
Read MoreCourt has Broad Jurisdiction over Attorney Discipline
The Maryland Court of Appeals reverses the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, finding that it lacked jurisdiction over attorney disciplinary proceeding. The opinion emphasizes the Maryland Court of Appeals’ exclusive jurisdiction over attorney disciplinary matters.
Read MoreSubsequent Accidents in Light of Labonte
In Elec. Gen. Corp v. Labonte, the Court of Appeals held that a subsequent intervening event occurring outside of Claimant’s employment does not preclude liability of the Employer for worsening of prior workplace injury.
Read MoreChanges to Insurer Regulations
New regulations have gone into effect as of March 12, 2018 that impact in-state claims handling requirements.
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