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In the Matter of M.B.
Administrative Law—Judicial Review—Timeliness The circuit court dismissed plaintiff’s petition for judicial review as untimely, affirming that it was filed beyond the thirty-day period mandated by Maryland Rule 7-203.
Samuel and M.Y. v. R.F. and S.F.
Administrative Law—Zoning—Special Exception The Board of Appeals lacked authority to modify the 2017 Special Exception Order and did not adequately explain its conflicting conclusions regarding the operation of the brewery and the site plan violations.
S.P. v. Montgomery County Board of Education
Administrative Law—Parental Rights—Curriculum The appeal is dismissed as moot regarding notice and opt-out claims, but the Family Life and Human Sexuality classification argument remains viable and is remanded to the State Board for a decision.
N.B. v. Montgomery County Board of Education
Administrative Law—Parental Rights—Curriculum The Parents challenged the Local Board's decision to incorporate LGBTQ+-inclusive texts into the curriculum without parental notice or an opt-out option, appealing the Circuit Court's denial of their Petition for Judicial Review.
In the Matter of Yough Farms
Administrative Law—Environmental Impact—Permit Application The Department's decision to grant an exception for the bridge replacement was vacated due to inadequate findings and conclusions, requiring a thorough reevaluation of the application.
In the Matter of J.H. v. Washington County Board of County Commissioners
Administrative Law—P.I.A.—D.D.T. Circuit court ruled in favor of the County, affirming that the delay in document production did not warrant statutory damages under the Maryland Public Information Act.
In the Matter of Consumer Protection Division v. Antwerpen Nissan, Inc.
Administrative Law—Subpoena Enforcement—Compliance The circuit court found that Antwerpen had satisfied and complied with the subpoena, denying the Division's petition to enforce it.
In the Matter of Sheila Call v. Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
Administrative Law—Disability Benefits—Evidence The ALJ upheld the denial of Call's application for ordinary disability benefits, finding her subjective complaints of pain unsupported by objective medical evidence.
Aaron Penman v. Harford County, Maryland
Administrative Law—Legal Authority—Ethics Complaint The court affirmed the County Attorney's authority to retain outside counsel for an ethics complaint against Appellant but reversed the conclusion that Appellant was disqualified from serving on the County Council.
In the Matter of Julie Wolf, Et Al. v. Prince George’s County Council
Administrative Law—Zoning Changes—Density Regulations The circuit court vacated the District Council's decision establishing maximum densities for townhouses, finding it unsupported by substantial evidence and requiring an evidentiary hearing on remand.
Byron David Bell, Sr. v. County Commissioners of Charles County, Maryland
Administrative Law—Zoning Violations—Injunctive Relief The circuit court did not err in determining that Mr. Bell waived his affirmative defenses by failing to raise them in a pre-answer motion filed prior to September 16, 2022.
In the Matter of Yunguo Gong v. Baltimore County Department of Permits
Administrative Law—Zoning Violation—Civil Penalty The appeal concerns a civil citation issued for operating a rooming house without a permit, which was upheld by the Board of Appeals and affirmed by the circuit court.
