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PAUL C. CLARK, SR. v. COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF THE 100 HARBORVIEW DRIVE CONDOMINIUM
Civil litigation — Notice of appeal — Timeliness Paul C. Clark, Sr., appellant, appeals from an order entered by the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, striking his notice of appeal as untimely. On appeal, appellant challenges that order and the judgment on the merits of his underlying claim. Read the opinion
JEAN-VENEL ALADIN v. UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Civil litigation — Arbitration — Arbitration fees Appellant Jean-Venel Aladin appeals (1) the grant, by the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, of appellee Uber Technologies, Inc.’s (“Uber”) motion to compel arbitration and the ensuing dismissal of his complaint without prejudice, and (2) the denial of his motion to request that Uber pay the fees for […]
VAN POWERS v. CHERYL CAPPS
Civil litigation — Dispositive motion — Need for a hearing Van Powers, appellant, filed a civil complaint in the Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County alleging breach of contract and related tortious conduct by Cheryl Capps, appellee. Powers was unable to locate Capps to effectuate service of process within 120 days. Read the opinion
THOMAS PANDOLFI v. SHARON TERMINI
Civil litigation — Change of venue — Timeliness of challenge Thomas Pandolfi, appellant, appeals from a trio of orders by a duo of courts. The first — issued by the Circuit Court for Montgomery County — transferred his case to another venue. The second and third — issued by the Circuit Court for Frederick County—set […]
CHRISTIE ADEMILUYI v. MARYLAND FARMS COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC., ET AL.
Civil litigation — Notice of appeal — Failure to raise the question This appeal arises from an order of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County striking a notice of appeal filed by appellant, Christie Ademiluyi. The only issue that could properly be before this Court is whether the court erred in striking the notice […]
CHARLENE MAHONEY v. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Civil litigation — Appellate procedure — Final judgment rule Charlene Mahoney, appellant, was employed by Prince George’s County Public Schools, appellee. In 2019, appellee filed a civil action against appellant, claiming that it had overpaid her $63,237.81 for unapproved overtime and that she had refused to reimburse that money. Shortly thereafter, appellant was indicted for [&helli[...]
IN THE MATTER OF RICHARD MOISE
Civil litigation — Notice of appeal — Timeliness Richard Moise, appellant, appeals from an order by the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County dismissing his suit against the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland, appellee. Read the opinion
6525 BELCREST ROAD, LLC v. DEWEY L.C.
Civil litigation — Arbitration award — Confirmation This case is before us on appeal from an order of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County confirming an arbitration award and entering a judgment in favor of Dewey, L.C. (“Dewey”), appellee, and against 6525 Belcrest Road, LLC (“Belcrest”), appellant. Belcrest further appeals an order of the […]
FELICIA DANTZLER v. CROYDON PET HOSPITAL, LLC, ET AL.
Civil litigation — Circuit court jurisdiction — Amount in controversy This case arises out of the death of the appellant Felicia Dantzler’s cat within 24 hours of being seen by appellees, Croydon Pet Hospital, LLC and Dr. Oluwaseyi Sobowale, a veterinarian (hereafter, “Croydon”). Read the opinion
THOMAS BARTENFELDER v. KIMBERLY BARTENFELDER
Civil litigation — Business dispute — Necessary parties This case stems from an ongoing dispute between an estranged husband and wife, Thomas Bartenfelder and Kimberly Bartenfelder, regarding the management of two close corporations and one limited liability company (collectively, “the companies”). Read the opinion
6525 BELCREST ROAD, LLC v. DEWEY L.C., et al.
Civil litigation — Arbitration — Dismissal of complaint This case is before us on appeal from an order of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County dismissing a declaratory judgment action filed by 6525 Belcrest Road, LLC (“Belcrest”), appellant. The only issue before us in this appeal is whether the circuit court’s dismissal of Belcrest’s […]
DEREK JARVIS, et al. v. AVISON YOUNG MANAGEMENT
Civil litigation — Dispositive decision — Need for prior hearing In February 2021, Derek Jarvis and Shirley Pittman, appellants, sued Avison Young Management, appellee, in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County alleging discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and negligence. Thereafter, Avison Young filed a motion entitled “Motion for Summary Judgment and Request for Hearin[...]
