Browse recent court opinions from the Maryland Court of Appeals. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis of 30 cases. State Supreme Court.
Maryland Attorney Suspended for Mismanagement of Client Funds and Misrepresentation
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Dunbar, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action against a...
Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Misrepresentation and Lack of Communication
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Finke, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals addressed whether an attorney's "knowing ...
Maryland Court Denies Attorney Reinstatement Due to Insufficient Rehabilitation
Reinstatement of Wescott to the Bar, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals considered whether to reinstate attorney...
Maryland Court Affirms Dismissal of Opioid Nuisance Claims Against McKesson
Mayor & City Cncl. of Balt v. McKesson Corp., decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether McKesson Corporation, a ...
University Not Liable for Wrongful Termination of Employee
Torney v. Towson Univ., decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former employee of Towson University, sued for wrongful terminatio...
Court finds some defamatory statements of fact, not protected opinion
Dove v. Simmons, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Dove, sued the defendant, Simmons, for defamation after Simmons published statement...
Attorney Suspended for Communication Failures and Unearned Fee Retention
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Ghafoor, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Court found that the respondent attorney, Ghafoor, engaged in mis...
Defamation and IIED Claims Dismissed for Lack of Particularity and Extreme Conduct
Simmons v. Dove, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on March 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The court affirmed the dismissal of a defamation claim against a former employer, finding ...
Baltimore's Climate Change Lawsuit Against Oil Companies Sent Back to State Court
This case involves a lawsuit filed by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore against several major oil and gas companies. Baltimore alleges that these companies engaged in a long-running campaign to ...
Anne Arundel County Lawfully Terminated Contract with Express Scripts, Court Affirms
This case involves a dispute between Express Scripts, a pharmacy benefit manager, and Anne Arundel County regarding a contract for prescription drug services. The County had a contract with Express Sc...
Maryland Supreme Court Affirms Conviction, Finds No Speedy Trial Violation Despite Postponements
In State v. Houston, the Maryland Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's right to a speedy trial under Maryland Rule 4-271 was violated when the trial was postponed multiple times. The Court fo...
Maryland Attorney David Haffner Indefinitely Suspended for Professional Misconduct
This case involves attorney David Haffner, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a petition for disciplinary action ...
Maryland Attorney David Hecht Disbarred for Mismanaging Client Funds and Dishonesty
This case involves attorney David Hecht, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct, primarily related to his handling of client funds and his conduct during the disciplinary...
Maryland Attorney David Ross Disbarred for Multiple Professional Misconduct Violations
This case involves attorney David Ross, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a petition for disciplinary action aga...
Maryland Attorney Indefinitely Suspended for Failing to File Lawsuit Within Statute of Limitations and Prior Disciplinary History
This case involves attorney David Myers, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a petition for disciplinary action ag...
Disbarred Attorney Alan J. Bereano Reinstated to Maryland Bar After 25 Years
This case concerns the petition of Alan J. Bereano for reinstatement to the Maryland Bar after his disbarment in 1979. Bereano was disbarred following his conviction for mail fraud and racketeering, s...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction and Life Sentence for Cutchember
This case involves Mr. Cutchember, who was convicted of various crimes, including first-degree murder, and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the t...
Maryland Court of Appeals Sanctions Attorney for Professional Misconduct
The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a complaint against attorney Michael Tucker, alleging he engaged in professional misconduct. Specifically, Tucker was accused of failing to properly...
Maryland Attorney Suspended for 30 Days for Professional Misconduct
The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a complaint against attorney Michael Wagner, alleging he violated professional conduct rules. Specifically, Wagner was accused of failing to communi...
Maryland Court Disciplines Attorney Michael Jones for Professional Misconduct
The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a complaint against attorney Michael Jones, alleging that he engaged in professional misconduct. Specifically, Jones was accused of failing to prope...
Maryland Court of Appeals Sanctions Attorney John Hamilton for Professional Misconduct
The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a complaint against attorney John Hamilton, alleging he violated professional conduct rules. Specifically, Hamilton was accused of failing to commun...
State can seize vehicle used in drug crime, owner's ignorance no defense
This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner of the vehicle, Mr. Stone, argued that his car should not be forfeited because he was ...
Court rules against former employee's discrimination and retaliation claims
This case involves a former employee, Tarpley, who sued the State of Maryland after being fired. Tarpley claimed that the state discriminated against him based on his race and retaliated against him f...
Court rules in favor of employer, dismissing former employee's discrimination and wage claims
This case involves a dispute between a former employee, Mr. Basso, and his former employer, represented by Ms. Rodriguez. Mr. Basso alleged that his termination was wrongful and discriminatory, claimi...
Homeowner's claims against homeowners association dismissed; HOA's actions upheld
This case involves a dispute between a homeowner, Mr. Ghazzaoui, and his homeowners association (HOA), Russett Community Association. Mr. Ghazzaoui alleged that the HOA violated its own bylaws and his...
Maryland Court Denies Lawyer's Reinstatement Petition
This case involves the application of a lawyer, O'Brien, to be reinstated to the practice of law in Maryland after having been disbarred. The disciplinary board recommended against reinstatement, citi...
Maryland Court Reinstates Attorney Pratz to the Bar
The Maryland Court of Appeals addressed a petition for the reinstatement of Mr. Pratz to the Maryland Bar. Mr. Pratz had previously resigned from the bar in lieu of disciplinary proceedings. The Court...
City of Baltimore ordered to pay doctor for services rendered under contract
This case involves a dispute over a contract between the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and a doctor, Dr. Varghese. Dr. Varghese was hired to provide medical services at the Baltimore City Detent...
Maryland court upholds State Farm's 'new business' premium policy
Bowler v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins., decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether State Farm's "new business" prem...