According to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, an injured party’s execution of a Release of all claims may not bar a subsequent claim for underinsured motorist benefits against her own insurance company.
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A Full and Final Release of (Almost) All Claims
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Joseph G. Cleaver
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October 22, 2012
in Insurance Claims
Joseph G. Cleaver
As a trial associate at Kramer & Connolly, Mr. Cleaver briefed and argued motions and tried cases throughout M...
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After 165 Years, 1% May No Longer Bar Claim
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Joseph G. Cleaver
on
September 26, 2012
in Litigation
Joseph G. Cleaver
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Presently, Maryland is one of only five “contributory negligence” states, meaning that in a negligence action, a plaintiff who was in any way negligent is barred from recovery, even when the plaintiff was only “1% negligent.” That may soon change.
With an Injured Tot, a Release is Naught
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Joseph G. Cleaver
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September 24, 2012
in Litigation
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Earlier this month, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals held that a parent may not legally bind his or her minor child to a pre-injury release of tort liability in favor of a commercial enterprise.