Alternative Dispute Resolution
On appeal, in addition to recounting these facts, the plaintiff notes that the Maryland Code language requiring these certificates provides that the appropriate penalty is merely a dismissal with prejudice, which would have allowed refilling after an appropriate certificate was obtained. Instead, the present decision bars the plaintiff from the courthouse despite the medical certification that his claim is worthy.
685-00073 Melki Peguero Batista v.
Evita James
Bruce M. Bender, Esq. (301) 738-7660 Medical Negligence/Civil Procedure - Venue
Te Honorable John W. Debelius, III Circuit Court for Montgomery City
686-00702 Ishuai J. Karnatu-Bey v.
Maryland Transit Administration
Leslie L. Gladstone, Esq. (410) 727-2322 Personal Injury/Slip and Fall
Te Honorable Lynn K. Stewart Circuit Court for Baltimore City
Te primary issue is whether a motion for judgment notwithstanding the defense verdict should have been granted to the plaintiff given undisputed testimony that a public bus stopped for only three seconds to allow a passenger to get off, thus causing her fall.
687-01022 Prince George’s County v. Prince Edward Jones
Jason L. Levine, Esq. (301) 220-2200 Civil Rights
Te Honorable Michele D. Hotten Circuit Court for Prince George’s County
Tis case was transferred, apparently on forum non conveniens grounds, from Prince George’s County to Montgomery County based, at least in part, on an affidavit from the defendant doctor alleging that “most” of her practice was in Montgomery County. At a subsequent deposition, the doctor testified that her “main office” was in Prince George’s County. Te Circuit Court for Prince George’s County had taken the affidavit at face value, without providing the plaintiff the opportunity to request or conduct discovery on the point. Te primary issues on appeal are whether discovery should have been allowed on this point and whether the transfer was appropriate under all of the circumstances.
52 Trial Reporter / Fall 2010
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