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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Maldonado v. Maryland Rail Commuter Service Administration

This case addresses whether a dismissed action, initially brought against a nonexistent entity with improper service, can be refiled against the intended defendant under CPLR 306-b (b). Plaintiff Maldonado was injured in 1992 and filed an action in 1995, naming "Maryland Rail Commuter Service Administration" based on signage, and attempting service on a temporary worker. This first action was dismissed because the named entity did not exist and service was ineffective. Plaintiffs then filed a second action, correctly naming "Maryland Mass Transit Administration." The Supreme Court allowed the second action, but the Appellate Division reversed, holding the first action was not timely commenced. The Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's decision, ruling that the resuscitative remedy of CPLR 306-b (b) is unavailable when the initial action failed to name an existing entity and lacked proper service, thus the first action was not "timely commenced" against the intended defendant.

Dismissed ActionNonexistent EntityImproper ServiceCPLR 306-b (b)Statute of LimitationsCommencement of ActionPersonal JurisdictionCure of DeficiencyAmendment of ComplaintAppellate Review
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Case No. SRO 0067126
Regular
Jan 28, 2008

PATRICK LEAHY vs. FREDERICK MEISWINKEL, INC., MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION AND FIRE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Maryland Casualty Company's (Maryland) petition for reconsideration, upholding an arbitrator's order requiring Maryland to reimburse CIGA for workers' compensation benefits paid to an injured employee. The Board found Maryland waived its objections regarding joinder and the date of injury by entering into a stipulation with CIGA. Furthermore, Maryland's argument for a summary of evidence was dismissed as no testimony was presented.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFrederick MeiswinkelInc.Maryland Casualty CompanyCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationCalifornia Compensation and Fire CompanyCIGAcovered claimsreimbursementcontribution
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Chemung Canal Trust Co. ex rel. Fairway Spring Co. v. Sovran Bank/Maryland

The Chemung Canal Trust Company and beneficiaries sued Sovran Bank/Maryland under ERISA, alleging breach of fiduciary duties related to pension plan management. Sovran, a former trustee, was accused of failing to rectify prior trustee Glenn Dawson's wrongful acts and making two imprudent investments. Sovran then filed a third-party complaint against Fairway Spring Co., the employer, for indemnity/contribution, and a counterclaim against Chemung for failing to adequately pursue claims. The court dismissed Sovran's counterclaim against Chemung due to lack of standing as a former fiduciary. Furthermore, the court dismissed Sovran's claims for contribution and indemnity against Chemung and Fairway, ruling that ERISA does not explicitly or implicitly provide for such actions, nor can they be created under federal common law.

ERISAFiduciary DutyPension PlanTrustee LiabilityIndemnityContributionStanding to SueFederal Common LawBreach of Fiduciary DutyCo-fiduciary Liability
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Gude v. Elm Coated Fabrics Div. of W. R. Grace Co.

This case concerns an appeal from a Workers’ Compensation Board decision regarding an occupational disease claim. The claimant, employed by Elm Coated Fabrics, developed pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema due to workplace exposure. The central issue was determining the date of disablement to establish liability between two insurance carriers: Maryland Casualty Co. (carrier on initial diagnosis, March 20, 1973) and CNA Insurance Company (carrier on total disablement, August 24, 1973). The Board, affirmed by a referee, set the date of disablement as March 20, 1973, holding Maryland liable and requiring reimbursement to CNA. The employer and Maryland appealed, but the appellate court affirmed the Board's decision, citing substantial medical evidence and precedent supporting the earlier date.

Occupational DiseaseDate of DisablementPulmonary FibrosisEmphysemaCarrier LiabilityMedical Treatment DateWorkers' Compensation Board AppealSubstantial EvidenceReimbursementInsurance Coverage Dispute
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 03, 1982

Louladakis v. Steinmetz

Plaintiff Anastasios Louladakis appealed an order from the Supreme Court, Kings County, regarding the apportionment of legal fees and expenses with Maryland Casualty Company. The original order denied his motion for apportionment and held that Maryland Casualty Company was entitled to full repayment of a workers’ compensation lien amounting to $136,406.23. The appellate court modified the order by changing the repayment amount to $135,483.83, in accordance with the parties' stipulation, and affirmed the order as modified. The court agreed that the plaintiff waived his rights to any apportionment of attorney fees.

personal injuriesworkers' compensation lienlegal feesapportionmentappealKings Countywaiver of rightsstipulationdamagesorder modification
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Case No. 2021 NY Slip Op 06975
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 14, 2021

WDF Inc. v. Vamco Sheet Metals, Inc.

The Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed an order from the Supreme Court, New York County, which granted plaintiff WDF Inc.'s motion for partial summary judgment on its breach of contract claim against Vamco Sheet Metals, Inc. WDF Inc. successfully demonstrated that Vamco Sheet Metals, Inc. breached their subcontract by failing to provide sufficient workers for the project. The court found Vamco Sheet Metals, Inc.'s arguments unavailing. Fidelity and Deposit Company Maryland was involved as a third-party defendant in the proceedings.

Breach of ContractSummary JudgmentSubcontract DisputeAppellate ReviewFailure to PerformJudicial AffirmationContract LawThird-Party ActionConstruction LawNew York Law
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Findley v. Falise

This 'AMENDED MEMORANDUM, ORDER, AND JUDGMENT' addresses an unresolved issue from a class action settlement against the Manville Trust, concerning the allocation of payment responsibility under Maryland law. Following a remand from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, the New York district and bankruptcy courts were mandated to predict how the Maryland Court of Appeals would apply set-off principles to this unique settlement. The courts considered arguments from various parties, including proposals for treating the Manville Trust, which is solvent but unable to fully meet its liabilities. Ultimately, the decision was to interpret Maryland law as excluding the Manville Trust from pro rata share calculations for other settling defendants, while crediting amounts settled by the Trust to non-settling joint tortfeasors. This ruling, detailed in Part V.A of the Order, aims to equitably balance the interests of all parties while adhering to Maryland law principles given the distinct circumstances of the Trust.

Asbestos LitigationClass Action SettlementManville TrustMaryland LawSet-off PrinciplesJoint TortfeasorsFederal Court JurisdictionAbstention DoctrineDeclaratory JudgmentTort Law
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Feb 03, 1997

State v. Thalle Construction Co.

Maryland Casualty Company, representing the State of New York, initiated an action against Thalle Construction Co. and its insurer, The State Insurance Fund, seeking common-law indemnification. This stemmed from an underlying action against the State by a Thalle employee. The court found that because Maryland and Northern Insurance Co., which covered Thalle's indemnification, are both subsidiaries of The Maryland Commercial Insurance Group, the antisubrogation rule barred the claim against Thalle. Furthermore, the action against The State Insurance Fund was dismissed due to a lack of contractual agreement with the State. Consequently, the defendants' motions for summary judgment were granted, dismissing the complaint, and the decision was unanimously affirmed.

Antisubrogation ruleCommon-law indemnificationSummary judgmentWorkers' compensationEmployer's liabilityInsurance subrogationCorporate subsidiariesReal party in interestContractual obligationAppellate affirmation
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Watson v. Caprino

Claimant, a seasonal landscaper, sustained an ankle injury after his employer attempted to reclassify workers as independent contractors and cancel their workers' compensation insurance policy with Maryland Casualty Company. The Workers' Compensation Board found Maryland liable, ruling the policy was not properly canceled under Workers’ Compensation Law § 54 (5). On appeal, the court reversed this decision, holding that the renewal policy was merely an unaccepted offer and therefore no contract of insurance ever came into existence, negating the need for statutory cancellation. The matter was remitted to the Workers’ Compensation Board for further proceedings.

Workers' CompensationInsurance PolicyContract LawCancellation of InsuranceIndependent Contractor StatusEmployer LiabilityStatutory InterpretationAppellate ReviewWorkers' Compensation BoardNew York Law
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Case No. ADJ7222283
Regular
Feb 04, 2014

Gregory Montgomery vs. Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, Travelers Insurance Co.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior award, finding that California's workers' compensation jurisdiction was exempted for the applicant's temporary work in California for the Baltimore Ravens. The WCAB determined that under former Labor Code section 3600.5(b), the Ravens met the requirements for exemption by providing Maryland workers' compensation coverage, which included extraterritorial provisions for employee work in other states. The Board also found that Maryland law reciprocally recognized California's extraterritorial provisions and exempted California employers. Consequently, the applicant's claim against the Baltimore Ravens was dismissed.

Labor Code section 3600.5(b)extraterritorial coveragereciprocityself-insured employerMaryland Workers' Compensation Commissiontemporary employmentprofessional football playercumulative traumaoccupational diseasestatute of limitations
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