The Maryland Court of Appeals holds that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is entitled to immunity from tort claims arising out of its maintenance decisions.
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No Recourse for Subway Slip and Falls
Posted by
Joseph G. Cleaver
on
October 30, 2012
in Slip and Fall Cases
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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4th Circuit Strictly Applies Federal Tort Claims Act
Posted by
Joseph G. Cleaver
on
October 9, 2012
in Litigation
Joseph G. Cleaver
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If the need for firm compliance with the Federal Tort Claims Act was ever in doubt, a recent opinion from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals illustrates how fatal non-compliance can be.
With an Injured Tot, a Release is Naught
Posted by
Joseph G. Cleaver
on
September 24, 2012
in Litigation
Joseph G. Cleaver
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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.