Res judicata barred 2nd medical malpractice case. Plaintiff did not preserve his underlying claims before both suits became final judgments.
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Res judicata barred 2nd medical malpractice case. Plaintiff did not preserve his underlying claims before both suits became final judgments.
Continue reading ›Transfer on forum non conveniens was immediately appealable and was not an abuse of discretion on convenience or public interest.
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have conducted a hearing on disputed settlement prior to its decision. Clients disputed lawyer’s authority.
Nephrology and urology are “related” specialties for a differential diagnosis in the
emergency room because it is performed by both.
Court allowed scheduling of expert deposition in medical malpractice case after deadline because of plaintiff’s delay and prior cancellation.
Continue reading ›Court declined to punish the defendant doctors for the hospital’s incomplete medical record production before medical malpractice case began.
Continue reading ›Expert witness testimony in medical malpractice case was sufficient on causation issue to raise a jury question.
Continue reading ›Certifying expert’s testimony in 1st medical malpractice trial became part of his report and cured CQE deficiency before start of 2nd trial.
Continue reading ›Temporary loss of
corporate status had no effect on renewal of a judgment. Reinstatement relates back as if dissolution had not occurred.
A commercial ambulance company is not entitled to immunity under Maryland’s Good Samaritan Act or Fire and Rescue Act.
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