May punitive damages be entered against an employer whose employee engaged in dishonest acts? In the view of the Maryland Court of Appeals, if the employee acted within the scope of his employment when he did so, the answer is – Yes.
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Punishing an Employer for the Acts of a Dishonest Employee
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James M. Connolly
on
December 4, 2012
in Legal News
James M. Connolly
Jim Connolly has applied his understanding of complex litigation, insurance claims and real estate transaction...
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Winning Only Half The Battle: Liability Without Damages
Posted by
Joseph G. Cleaver
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November 29, 2012
in Legal News
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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In a lead paint trial earlier this month, a Baltimore City jury found a defendant landlord negligent, but declined to award damages to the plaintiffs.
No Recourse for Subway Slip and Falls
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Joseph G. Cleaver
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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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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.
4th Circuit Strictly Applies Federal Tort Claims Act
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Joseph G. Cleaver
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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.