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Worker's Compensation

May 4, 2026

In the Matter of Clarence Johnson v. Johns Hopkins Hospital

Workers’ Compensation—Idiopathic Injuries—Compensability The court affirmed the denial of Mr. Johnson's claim for temporary total disability, concluding his injury did not arise out of his employment due to his pre-existing idiopathic condition.unre

Apr 7, 2026

In the Matter of Atlantic Automotive Corp. v. Mason

Workers’ Compensation—Directed Verdict—Burden of Proof The trial court did not err in granting Mason’s motion for directed verdict, as Employer failed to meet its burden of proof regarding the occurrence of a workplace accident.

Feb 3, 2026

Jennifer Remmes v. State of Maryland

Workers’ Compensation—Statute of Limitations—Modification Request The appellant's application for modification was denied as time-barred because it was filed after the five-year limitations period had expired under LE § 9-736.

Dec 9, 2025

Montgomery County, Maryland v. Patricia Taylor

Workers’ Compensation—Temporary Total Disability—Medical Evidence The circuit court did not err in denying the motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, as sufficient evidence supported the jury's finding of temporary total disability for the specified dates.

Oct 1, 2025

Prince George’s County, Maryland v. Bradley Schroeder

Workers’ Compensation — Permanent Partial Disability — Jury Verdict The County appealed the denial of its motion for a new trial, arguing the jury's verdict of 63% permanent partial disability was grossly excessive and shocked the conscience.

Apr 11, 2025

IN THE MATTER OF CAMERON ROKSIEWICZ

Workers’ compensation — Benefits modification — Statute of limitations appeal arises from a Workers’ Compensation Claim filed by Cameron Roksiewicz (“Appellant”) to modify an award for Temporary Total Disability (“TTD”) […]

Mar 13, 2025

EDWARD D. SUTTON v. QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND HARTFORD UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE

Workers’ compensation — Reimbursement for expenses — Clear error After a work-related training accident, appellant, Edward Sutton, at the time a Deputy Sheriff with the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office […]

Oct 23, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF DAWN COUSINS

Workers’ compensation — Causal relationship — Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict This appeal arises from a workers’ compensation claim filed by Appellant, Dawn Cousins (“Cousins”) against Appellee, Montgomery County, Maryland, (“County”) for […]

Jul 15, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ROBERT T. BUTLER

Workers’ compensation — Employer of last injurious exposure — Accidental injury Robert T. Butler, appellant, challenges a summary judgment entered by the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, affirming the denial […]

Jun 1, 2024

CLIFTON T. PERKINS HOSPITAL, ET AL. v. SAMMY L. FRIERSON

Workers’ compensation — Employee classification — Final order In this appeal, we are asked to determine whether a workers’ compensation claimant qualifies as a “public safety employee” under Md. Code […]

Mar 11, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ERIC A. PAYTON

Workers’ compensation — ‘Coming and going’ rule — Exceptions This case arises from a motor vehicle collision involving appellant Eric A. Payton, a Baltimore City police officer. Read the opinion 

Jan 23, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF STACY SCOTT-MCKINNEY

Workers’ compensation — Occupational disease — Timeliness This appeal stems from a workers’ compensation claim filed by Appellant, Dr. Stacy Scott-McKinny (“Dr. Scott-McKinney”) for an occupational disease she sustained arising […]