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MARYLAND S NON-ECONOMIC CAP-MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CASES MARYLAND S NON-ECONOMIC CAP-MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CASES


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ACTION ARISING1 ACTION ARISING1


CAUSES OF CAUSES OF


PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1986 PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1986


ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1986 ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1986


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1994 ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1994


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1995 ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1995


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1996 ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1996


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1997 ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1997


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1998 ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1998


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1999 ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1999


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2000 ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2000


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2001 ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2001


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2002 ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2002


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2003 ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2003


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2004


ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2005 - DECEMBER 31, 2008


ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2009 ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2009


ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2005 - DECEMBER 31, 2008


ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2004


PERSONAL INJURY PERSONAL INJURY


CASES CASES


NONE NONE


$350,0002,3 $350,0002,3


$500,000 $500,000


$515,0006 $515,0006


$530,000 $530,000


$545,000 $545,000


$560,000 $560,000


$575,000 $575,000


$590,000 $590,000


$605,000 $605,000


$620,000 $620,000


$635,000 $635,000


$650,000 $650,000


$650,000 $650,000


$665,000 $665,000


WRONGFUL DEATH WRONGFUL DEATH


CASES CASES


NONE NONE


NONE4 NONE4


$750,0005 - 2 or more claimants $750,0005 - 2 or more claimants


$500,000 - 1 claimant $500,000 - 1 claimant


$772,500 - 2 or more claimants $772,500 - 2 or more claimants


$515,000 - 1 claimant $515,000 - 1 claimant


$795,000 - 2 or more claimants $795,000 - 2 or more claimants


$530,000 - 1 claimant $530,000 - 1 claimant


$817,500 - 2 or more claimants $817,500 - 2 or more claimants


$545,000 - 1 claimant $545,000 - 1 claimant


$840,000 - 2 or more claimants $840,000 - 2 or more claimants


$560,000 - 1 claimant $560,000 - 1 claimant


$862,500 - 2 or more claimants $862,500 - 2 or more claimants


$575,000 - 1 claimant $575,000 - 1 claimant


$885,000 - 2 or more claimants $885,000 - 2 or more claimants


$590,000 - 1 claimant $590,000 - 1 claimant


$907,500 - 2 or more claimants $907,500 - 2 or more claimants


$605,000 - 1 claimant $605,000 - 1 claimant


$930,000 - 2 or more claimants $930,000 - 2 or more claimants


$620,000 - 1 claimant $620,000 - 1 claimant


$952,500 - 2 or more claimants $952,500 - 2 or more claimants


$635,000 - 1 claimant $635,000 - 1 claimant


$975,000 - 2 or more claimants $975,000 - 2 or more claimants


$650,000 - 1 claimant $650,000 - 1 claimant


$812,500 - 2 or more claimants7 $812,500 - 2 or more claimants7


$650,000 - 1 Claimant $650,000 - 1 Claimant


$831,250 - 2 or more claimants8 $831,250 - 2 or more claimants8


$665,000 - 1 Claimant $665,000 - 1 Claimant


Robert R. Michael, Esquire Shadoan, Michael & Wells, LLP (4/24/08)


Robert R. Michael, Esquire Shadoan, Michael & Wells, LLP (4/24/08)


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1. A cause of action arises when the facts to support each element of the cause of action exist and not when the cause of action is discovered. Owens-Illinois v. Armstrong, 326 Md. 107, 604 A.2d 47, 506 U.S. 871, 113 S. Ct. 204, 121 L. Ed. 145 (1992).


2. The cap is not applicable to intentional torts, Cole v. Sullivan, 110 Md. App. 79, 676 A. 2d 85 (1996); nor is it applicable to punitive damages, see MD. CODE ANN., CTS. AND JUD. PROC., ' 11-108(a)(2).


1. A cause of action arises when the facts to support each element of the cause of action exist and not when the cause of action is discovered. Owens-Illinois v. Armstrong, 326 Md. 107, 604 A.2d 47, 506 U.S. 871, 113 S. Ct. 204, 121 L. Ed. 145 (1992).


1. A cause of action arises when the facts to support each element of the cause of action exist and not when the cause of action is discovered. Owens-Illinois v. Armstrong, 326 Md. 107, 604 A.2d 47, 506 U.S. 871, 113 S. Ct. 204, 121 L. Ed. 145 (1992).


3. There is no separate cap for consortium which is a "derivative" claim, Oaks v. Connor, 339 Md. 24, 660 A. 2d 423 (1995); see also MD. CODE ANN., CTS. AND JUD. PROC., ' 11-108(b)(3)(i).


4. Although argued by some as contrary to the intent of the Maryland Legislature, the original cap was held not applicable


2. The cap is not applicable to intentional torts, Cole v. Sullivan, 110 Md. App. 79, 676 A. 2d 85 (1996); nor is it applicable to punitive damages, see MD. CODE ANN., CTS. AND JUD. PROC., ' 11-108(a)(2).


in wrongful death cases, United States v. Streidel, 329 Md. 533, 620 A.2d 905 (1993). Remedial action was adopted effective October 1, 1994, but it is not retroactive.


2. The cap is not applicable to intentional torts, Cole v. Sullivan, 110 Md. App. 79, 676 A. 2d 85 (1996); nor is it applicable to punitive damages, see MD. CODE ANN., CTS. AND JUD. PROC., ' 11-108(a)(2).


3. There is no separate cap for consortium which is a "derivative" claim, Oaks v. Connor, 339 Md. 24, 660 A. 2d 423 (1995); see also MD. CODE ANN., CTS. AND JUD. PROC., ' 11-108(b)(3)(i).


3. There is no separate cap for consortium which is a "derivative" claim, Oaks v. Connor, 339 Md. 24, 660 A. 2d 423 (1995); see also MD. CODE ANN., CTS. AND JUD. PROC., ' 11-108(b)(3)(i).


6. The cap is increased $15,000 per year each year beginning on October 1, 1995.


4. Although argued by some as contrary to the intent of the Maryland Legislature, the original cap was held not applicable 4. Although argued by some as contrary to the intent of the Maryland Legislature, the original cap was held not applicable


7. In Maryland cases with 2 or more Plaintiffs, the cap is reduced from 150% of the medical personal injury cap to 125%. See MD. CODE ANN., CTS. AND JUD. PROC., ' 3-2A-09.


8. Beginning January 1, 2009, the personal injury non-economic cap for malpractice cases increases $15,000.00 each year. See MD. CODE ANN., CTS. AND JUD. PROC., ' 3-2A-09(B)(1)(II).


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5. The cap applies to all plaintiffs not each plaintiff in a wrongful death action. Bartucco v. Wright, 746 F. Supp. 604 (1). Md. (1990). Where there are two or more claimants, the award may not exceed 150% of the individual amount. See MD. CODE ANN., CTS. AND JUD. PROC., ' 11-108(b)(3)(ii).


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