Summer 2022
Defending the D.C. Double Dip
By Anne M. McGinley
Defendants in civil negligence matters have long been frustrated by the medical expense “double dip” permitted under DC laws. The “double dip” refers to the practice where plaintiffs are able to get not only one “dip” for the reduced medical expenses actually paid but a second “dip” on top; namely,…
Recent Developments - Maryland
“Definite Proof” and the Appropriate Evidentiary Standard
Maryland’s second highest court recently issued a decision that considered whether to apply a preponderance of the evidence standard or clear and convincing standard to the “definite proof” standard provided by statute. In UPS et al. v. Strothers, 253 Md. App 708 (2022), the plaintiff sustained a hernia injury while…
Recent Developments - District of Columbia
D.C. Superior Court Rules SOL Extended
The District of Columbia Superior Court has ruled that the statute of limitations is extended even for cases in which the statute of limitations was set to expire after the court reopened from the COVID lockdown. Like many other jurisdictions, the Chief Judge of the Superior Court for the District…
About the Firm
About the Firm
DeCaro Doran is very pleased to welcome Christopher J. Gowen, Jennifer Nigro, and Sharmaine Graves to the firm. Christopher Gowen joined DeCaro Doran after having been in private practice for fifteen years. He is barred in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Florida. He completed his undergraduate education at…