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SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summaries In the Matter of the Petition of Md. Bio Energy LLC Maryland Appellate No. 251, Sept. Term, 2023 Decided: September 3, 2024 Maryland reaffirms “universally accepted” and “commonsensical principles” of contract law, requiring mutual assent and the intent to be bound as prerequisites to contract formation. Background In 2011,… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summaries Adventist Healthcare, Inc. v. Behram Maryland Supreme Court No. 16, September Term, 2023 Decided: August 27, 2024 A reasonable juror could have determined petitioner violated the settlement agreement by including additional language in their report to regulatory authorities. Background This contractual dispute stems from Dr. Behram’s (“Respondent”) former employment… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summaries Doctor’s Weight Loss Centers, Inc. v. Blackston Maryland Supreme Court No. 17, Sept. Term 2023 Decided: July 31, 2024 Maryland Supreme Court applies Virginia damages cap to Maryland resident’s medical malpractice damages award. Background Plaintiff Shelly Blackston had a liposuction procedure at Dr. Heron’s office in Alexandria, Virginia. After… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summary In Re: Robert Butler Appellate Court of Maryland – Unreported Number 1700, September 2022 Term Decided: June 14, 2024 Background The Claimant, a driver of heavy vehicles, alleged he sustained either an occupational exposure to toxic fumes, or an accidental injury resulting in breathing problems, on February 10, 2019…. read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summaries AXE Props. & Mgmt. LLC v. Merriman Maryland Appellate Court 261 Md. App. 1 Decided: March 1, 2024 While a plaintiff may allege causes of action for breach of contract and unjust enrichment concurrently, a plaintiff may not recover under both theories for any claim covered by the contract…. read more