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Nicaragua bus crash tragedy, angry investors: Baltimore’s Agora in more legal hot water
After outrage among property owners and a deadly bus crash, attorneys have been looking into the Baltimore-based Agora Cos.' close ties to a Nicaraguan beach resort.
Civil abuse suits against Baltimore Archdiocese prevented — for now
A federal judge ruled out — for now — civil lawsuits intended to pressure the Archdiocese of Baltimore to settle with survivors of child sexual abuse.
Judge pauses Key Bridge collapse trial
A federal judge postponed the first planned trial over Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse after a rush of settlements over the weekend.
4 civil liability changes that failed to pass in MD General Assembly
Maryland lawmakers preserved the status quo on damages in civil litigation, choosing not to limit the state’s liability for bus crashes or allow plaintiffs to recover more money for pain and suffering.
MD bill would lower standard for punitive damages, add surcharge to fund schools
The bill would lower the standard for punitive damages, requiring plaintiffs to prove gross negligence, rather than actual malice.
MD jury finds Walmart liable in employee suicide case
A Maryland federal jury found Walmart negligent for selling a shotgun to suicidal employee Jacob Mace, awarding millions in damages.
4th Circuit tosses ousted PG County judge’s suit against former judicial colleagues
The 4th Circuit dismissed ex-judge April Ademiluyi’s appeal against Maryland’s judicial commission and former colleagues over misconduct claims.
MD commercial tenant holding over ruling strengthens residential renter protections, advocates say
Maryland Supreme Court ruling limits tenant holding over evictions, reinforcing protections against predatory lease practices.
4th Circuit narrowly revives union member’s suit over alleged misappropriation of funds
The 4th Circuit revived a union member’s lawsuit alleging union officers misused funds, ruling she met federal demand requirements.
4th Circuit revives MD prisoner’s excessive force claim against Eastern Correctional Institution officers
The 4th Circuit revived a Maryland inmate’s excessive force claim, citing disputes over correctional officers’ conduct and ordering a trial.
Baltimore tenants sue apartment complex landlord, alleging ‘dangerous’ conditions
Over a dozen Baltimore tenants sued against their landlord, alleging dangerous conditions in their apartment complex.
Former MD Eastern Shore judge, law clerk charged with misconduct in office
A former district administrative judge for Maryland’s Eastern Shore and his former law clerk have been charged with misconduct in office.
