In Ford v. Edmondson Village Shopping Center Holdings, LLC , Maryland Appellate Court examined the question of a landlord’s responsibility in protecting tenants from criminal acts committed by third parties on the landlord’s property. Thankfully, the court found that an employee of a commercial tenant is considered to have the…
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Macular Degeneration and Elmiron
Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss in the U.S. It happens when the macula region in the eyes deteriorates as we age. Recent studies have shown that some cases of macular degeneration may actually be caused by prolonged use of the prescription drug Elmiron for…
Big Al Legal Team in Baltimore
Yesterday I googled the name of our personal injury law firm “Miller & Zois.” I was doing some research and I knew our page had the answer I needed. When I did the search, I found a paid ad result for “Big Al Legal Team – Car Accident Lawyer Baltimore.”…
2nd Bellwether 3M Earplug Lawsuit Trial
May 28, 2021 Update: The jury came back with a defense verdict for the 3M today. It is a tough blow for lawyers like me hoped 3M earplug victims would win every single one of these trials. The evidence seems overwhelming. But, certainly, there will be cases where the victims…
Will a Distracted Driving Ticket Make Your Insurance Go Up?
Distracted driving is a big thing these days thanks to the proliferation of smartphones and the millions of people in the U.S. who are hopelessly addicted to using them. As recently as 10 years ago, distracted driving was not really even a “thing.” As of 2021, however, distracted driving claims…
What the $7.1 Million 3M Verdict Means to Victims
3M earplug hearing loss victims have been searching the Internet looking for what the $7.1 million earplug verdict means to their lawsuit. Our lawyers are reviewing these cases all over the country in every state. At the end of this post, we will ask you to contact us to get your…
Independent Contractor Liability in Maryland (Giant v. Webb)
In Giant of Maryland LLC v. Karen Webb, No. 413, Sept. Term 2019, was asked to decide whether Giant could be liable for an injury to a customer caused by a Pepsi delivery driver while stocking Pepsi products on the shelves. The Pepsi driver was not a Giant employee so…
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Malpractice Lawyer in Baltimore
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) (also known as perinatal asphyxia) is a type of brain injury that results when the supply of blood and oxygen to a baby’s brain is temporarily cut off during childbirth. What is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)? Encephalopathy is a medical term used to describe various conditions or…
Bellwether Trial Selection Process in Zantac Lawsuits
The discovery of a carcinogenic chemical in the popular heartburn drug Zantac prompted thousands of victims to file a Zantac lawsuit. The Zantac lawsuits in federal courts have been consolidated into a “class-action” MDL before Judge Robin Rosenberg in the Southern District of Florida. Judge Rosenberg is meeting with counsel…
Can You Sue a Minor for Negligence in Maryland?
You are injured, intentionally or unintentionally, by the actions of a minor. The question is, can you file a lawsuit against that minor in Maryland? The legal concept of “minority” is something that we all understand on a basic level. Children or “minors” (anyone under the age of 18) don’t…