Will Maryland adopt comparative negligence?

In April 2012, the Maryland Court of Appeals agreed to determine whether Maryland should adopt the doctrine of comparative negligence.  See Coleman v. Soccer Association of Columbia.  Maryland is one of the few states that adheres to the ancient legal defense of...

Premise Liability Settlement

Premise Liability: In May 2012, Stewart A. Sutton negotiated a settlement for a client whose vehicle was damaged when it hit a large rock while entering a shopping center in Rockville. The shopping center’s entrance was a tight right turn from the main road. The...

Firm News Archive

Article in Bar Newsletter: The May 2012 issue of the Montgomery County Bar Association Newsletter contains Stewart A. Sutton’s article on the attorney’s use of an interpleader action to resolve a fee dispute with a client. Tree Hugger: In March 2012,...