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Court opinions

Dec 1, 2025

Madhu Verma, Et Al. v. State of Maryland

Civil Procedure—Jurisdiction—Wrongful Detainer The circuit court dismissed the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, and the plaintiffs noted a timely appeal.

Dec 1, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Right to Counsel—Rule 4-215 The circuit court failed to comply with the requirements of Rule 4-215(a)(3), necessitating the reversal of the judgment against Appellant Carlos Rodriguez.

Nov 28, 2025

Dominique Collins v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Evidence—Relevance The trial court did not err in excluding body worn camera footage of post-arrest conduct as it was deemed irrelevant to Appellant's intent during the incident leading to her conviction.

Nov 26, 2025

In the Matter of the Petition of Linda D. Stewart, Et Al. v. Kendo Properties, LLC

Administrative Law—Zoning Code—Nonconforming Use The BMZA's determination that the nonconforming density of the Property was not lost due to vacancy was a correct application of the Zoning Code as it is currently written.

Nov 26, 2025

In the Matter of Dorothy Titherington, Et al. v. KDC Solar HR Streetlights, LLC

Administrative Law—Zoning Regulations—Agricultural Easements The Board of Appeals did not err in granting KDC’s petition based on the zoning regulations as they existed at the time the petition was filed.

Nov 25, 2025

Mekeleya Merid, Et Al. v. Trans Lease, Inc.

Contracts—Lease Agreement—Ratification The circuit court found that Ms. Merid was aware of the lease agreement and ratified her husband's actions by her conduct, affirming the judgment in favor of Trans Lease.

Nov 25, 2025

Anne Arundel County, Maryland v. Bradley Willis

Employment—Retaliation—Damages The jury ruled in favor of Bradley Willis on his retaliation claim against Anne Arundel County, awarding him $311,000 in damages and $317,016.28 in attorneys' fees.

Nov 25, 2025

Tracy Smith, Et Ux. v. Palmer Design & Construction Inc.

Torts—Statute of Limitations—Summary Judgment The court affirmed the summary judgment for Palmer, concluding the Smiths had actual notice of the defects more than three years before filing their complaint.

Nov 24, 2025

Tyrone Curtis v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law — Mistrial Motions — Hearsay Evidence

Nov 24, 2025

Latoya Bolds-Johnson v. Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Inc., Et Al.

Employment—Whistleblower Protection—Jury Trial Waiver The circuit court ruled that appellant failed to establish a prima facie case of retaliation under the Maryland Health Care Worker Whistleblower Protection Act.

Nov 21, 2025

Dontre La’mar Smith v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Assault—Evidence Admission The circuit court did not err in allowing the State to comment on Appellant's possessiveness and jealousy during opening statements, as it was relevant to the relationship dynamics leading to the collision.

Nov 21, 2025

McKinley Hayward v. Helen R Messick

Contracts—Judgment Renewal—Enforcement The appeal arises from a contract dispute where the court affirmed the validity of a renewed judgment against Mr. Hayward, allowing the Estate to enforce it through a sheriff's sale.