by Stewart Sutton | Jul 10, 2017 | Firm News, General Info
Maryland follows the doctrine of contributory negligence. If a personal injury plaintiff’s negligence contributed in causing the accident, then the plaintiff is not entitled to any recovery. The doctrine of contributory negligence was recently applied in the...
by Stewart Sutton | Aug 19, 2014 | Firm News
In December 2014, the Maryland Court of Appeals will hear arguments regarding the extent of a security guard company’s liability for the acts of their employees. Joseph Antonio v. Security Services of America. Maryland Business Occupations and Professionals...
by Stewart Sutton | Jul 25, 2013 | General Info
In its July 2013 opinion, Warr v. JMGM Group, LLC, d/b/a Dogfish Head Alehouse, the Maryland Court of Appeals held that an establishment that serves alcohol is not responsible when an intoxicated patron harms a third-party while operating a vehicle. After consuming...
by Stewart Sutton | Apr 9, 2013 | Firm News
In February 2013, Stewart A. Sutton represented a client whose vehicle suffered less than $100 in damages in a rear end collision. Nevertheless, he was able to obtain a personal injury settlement for the client that was nearly 200 times the amount of the property...