Without a finding of hospital’s
joint tort-feasor status in medical malpractice case, contribution liability remained by a separate action.
Mark Kopec Now
Without a finding of hospital’s
joint tort-feasor status in medical malpractice case, contribution liability remained by a separate action.
Trial court court should
have conducted a hearing on disputed settlement prior to its decision. Clients disputed lawyer’s authority.
Trial judge’s disclosure of Mary Carter agreement on last day of trial was too late and required reversal of jury verdict.
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Continue reading ›In Maryland, a circuit court must take evidence in assessing a contested motion enforcing a settlement agreement.
Continue reading ›A release of one joint tort-feasor does not preclude a wrongful death action against other tort-feasors that were not parties to the release.
Continue reading ›One Satisfaction Rule barred plaintiff from pursuing a medical malpractice case for damages she sought in a car accident case.
Continue reading ›Mall owner and management company had separate duties and were each joint tortfeasors under settlement agreement.
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