This post was originally written in 2008. We do not know of any active Chantix suicide lawsuits that are pending in 2023. What the Chantix Suicide Lawsuits Were About Chantix (varenicline) is a prescription medication developed by Pfizer to help people quit smoking. It works by reducing nicotine cravings and…
This week, the Maryland Appellate Court issued an unreported opinion in Montgomery Mall Condo, LLC vs. Peking Palace Corp. We usually do not summarize unreported opinions because you technically cannot cite unreported opinions. But that line is getting more blurred in 2023. This case addresses the application of res judicata…
Today, The Maryland Appellate Court decided Love v. State, a case that presents interesting issues of how courts deal with lesser included offenses. Focus of the Appeal The primary focus of this appeal is the legal concept of a lesser included offense. Everyone who has watched television or read about…
The Maryland Appellate Court decided in the Matter of Mark McCloy, a handgun permit case. In 1999, Mark McCloy pleaded guilty to witness tampering in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. He was sentenced to six months of home detention and five years of probation. In…
According to a recent Jury Verdict Research analysis, based on plaintiffs’ verdicts nationally over the last ten years, the overall median award for foot injuries is $98,583. Multiple fractures to the same foot increase the median to $144,000. In foot injury cases where both feet are fractured, the median rises…
Last month, the Maryland Appellate Court involved an interesting landlord-tenant dispute involving the Maryland Security Deposit Act. Security Deposit Law in Maryland Before we get to the case, let’s talk about security deposits in Maryland. Security deposit laws in the state of Maryland play a crucial role in protecting the rights…
The Maryland Supreme Court today affirmed the denial of a Petition for Post-Conviction DNA Testing filed by a person convicted of several criminal offenses, including murder. The petitioner had requested DNA testing of scientific identification evidence related to their conviction, but the court found that the petitioner had not met…
Financial difficulties can be overwhelming. Considering bankruptcy is a challenging decision. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the available bankruptcy options in Maryland, the processes involved, and the implications of each choice. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge necessary to make an informed decision about your…
A Jury Verdict Research study looked at jury verdicts. This data is old but still telling. Oklahoma would at first glance appear to be an awful place for lawyers to try personal injury cases. The median compensation award in Oklahoma trials is $6,824 and plaintiffs receive a recovery in only…
If someone has wrongfully and intentionally caused you great emotional harm in Maryland, you may have a claim for the intentional inflection of emotional distress. Maryland law, however, does not make it easy to bring an intention infliction of emotional distress claim. To bring this tort, the plaintiff must demonstrate…