Maryland Issues

Noneconomic Damages Reform: Uninsured Drivers: HB 714 (2001); Amended Md. TRANSPORTATION Code Ann. § 17-107.

Maryland|2001

Provides that an individual driving a motor vehicle that is

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Provides that an individual driving a motor vehicle that is not covered by insurance is considered to have waived the right to recover noneconomic damages under specified circumstances.

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Noneconomic Damages Reform: Public Entity Lawsuits: SB 237 (1987).

Maryland|1987

Limits the award of noneconomic damages in public entity lawsuits

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Limits the award of noneconomic damages in public entity lawsuits to $200,000 per person and $500,000 per incident.

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Miscellaneous

Volunteer Liability: HB 1125 (1997)

Maryland|1997

Grants immunity from personal liability for professional engineers, acting upon

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Grants immunity from personal liability for professional engineers, acting upon the request of state officials, who volunteer at the scene of an emergency, disaster, or catastrophic event.

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Unchallenged

Officer Liability: SB 223 (1988)

Maryland|1988

limits liability of directors and officers of not-for-profit corporations

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limits liability of directors and officers of not-for-profit corporations

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Unchallenged

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