CRYSTAL, LLC, ET AL. v. LA UNION CENTER, LLC, ET AL.
Contracts — Commercial lease — Jury trial waiver This appeal concerns the enforceability of a contractual jury trial waiver in a commercial lease agreement. Read the opinion
NICOLE M. PETERS-HUMES v. LAFAYETTE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, ET AL.
Contracts — Consumer protection — Time barred This appeal arises from a deficiency action brought in the Circuit Court for Frederick County by Appellee, Lafayette Federal Credit Union (“LFCU”), against Appellant, Nicole Peters-Humes (“Peters-Humes”), and George Humes. Read the opinion
DEPLOY HR, INC., ET AL. v. PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Contracts — Contract execution — Coverage denial The question in this case is whether, under the terms of an insurance policy issued by Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company to PEI Staffing, Deploy HR had become an additional insured under the policy at the time of a loss. Read the opinion
JOYCE MADDEN v. SHEEHY FORD OF MARLOW HEIGHTS, INC.
Contracts — Breach of contract — MCPA violation This appeal arises from the December 2017 purchase of a 2014 Ford F-150 automobile (the “truck” or “Ford F-150”) by the appellant, Joyce Madden (“Ms. Madden”) from the appellee, Sheehy Ford of Marlow Heights, Inc. (“Sheehy Ford”). Ms. Madden alleges Sheehy Ford knowingly sold her the truck […]
TONETTE SIMMONS, ET AL. v. CALVIN T. ESTERS, II, ET AL.
Contracts — Discovery error — Monetary sanctions Appellees, Nza Esters and her husband, Calvin T. Esters, II, sued appellant, Tonette Simmons, and others, alleging a scheme to defraud appellees in relation to a home improvement project. Read the opinion
ALAN WORDEN, ET AL. v. 3203 FARMINGTON LLC, ET AL.
Contracts — Fraudulent inducement — Warrant of habitability This case arises from a two-year lease agreement between appellants, Alan Worden and Victoria Powers (the “Tenants”), and appellees, 3203 Farmington LLC (“Farmington”) and Zak Elyasi (“Mr. Elyasi”). Read the opinion
ALAN WORDEN, ET AL. v. 3203 FARMINGTON LLC, ET AL.
Contracts — Breach — Fraudulent inducement This case arises from a two-year lease agreement between appellants, Alan Worden and Victoria Powers (the “Tenants”), and appellees, 3203 Farmington LLC (“Farmington”) and Zak Elyasi (“Mr. Elyasi”). Read the opinion
CHRISTOPHER ABANGMA v. MICHAEL PULLIAM, ET AL.
Contracts — Arbitration — Dispositive In March 2021, Michael Pulliam and Mesi Walton (the “Homeowners”) obtained an arbitration award against Christopher Abangma and his company, A and N Architectural, LLC, for breach of a contract related to the construction and renovation of their home. Read the opinion
TAMMY J. WILLIAMS, ET AL. v. BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
Contracts — Breach of contract — Settlement agreement Dr. Tammy Williams and Dr. Larry McRae, both principals in the Prince George’s County school system, brought claims for breach of contract and violation of the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law (“MWPCL”) against the Board of Education of Prince George’s County (“the Board”) after they learned […]
ISAAC D. EVANS v. EBONEE M. ROBINSON
Contracts — Motion to revise — Untimely Isaac D. Evans, appellant, sued Ebonee M. Robinson, appellee, in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, alleging breach of contract, On July 14, 2022, the circuit court entered a judgment in favor of Robinson. Read the opinion
MÉLANGE DAVIS v. PETER M. FERRARO
Contracts — Default judgment — Plain error This appeal arises out of a judgment entered by the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in a civil action for unpaid rent and other monies allegedly owed by Mélange Davis to Peter M. Ferraro. Read the opinion
4620 NORTH PARK AVENUE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v. LISA DRAZIN, TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF 4620 NORTH PARK AVENUE REALTY TRUST
Contracts — Abuse of discretion — Attorney fees In an amended complaint filed in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, 4620 North Park Avenue Condominium Association, Inc. (“the Association”), sought injunctive relief, money damages based on an alleged breach of contract, and attorneys’ fees against the 4620 North Park Avenue Realty Trust (“the Trust”). Read […]