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ERWIN A. BURTNICK v. PAUL N. WEINBLATT, et al.
Listen to this articleTorts — Trespass — Neighbor
The instant appeal arises following an action initiated in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County by appellant, Erwin Burtnick (“Burtnick”), against appellees, Paul Weinblatt (“Weinblatt”) and John Armacost (“Armacost”). Burtnick and Weinblatt are residents of the same community. Weinblatt took issue with the maintenance of a hedge on Burtnick’s property and raised the issue with him directly. Unable to persuade — Unreported Opinion — 2 Burtnick to act, Weinblatt sought recourse through their homeowner’s association and by complaining to county government. Over the ensuing weeks there was extensive communication between the various parties involved, including county officials, members of the homeowner’s association, Weinblatt, and Burtnick. Ultimately, the hedge issue met its final resolution for the purposes of Baltimore County when, on August 27, 2015, Armacost appeared at Burtnick’s residence along with a small crew and trimmed the hedge. Nearly a year later, on August 23, 2016, Burtnick filed suit against Weinblatt, Paul N. Weinblatt & Associates, P.A., and Armacost in his personal capacity. Against Weinblatt and Weinblatt & Associates, Burtnick levied charges of trespass and defamation; Armacost was likewise sued for trespass. On May 26, 2017 …
