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Maryland Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Barring Negligence Lawsuit Against SUNRISE

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 5
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What happened

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A Maryland appeals court upheld a ruling that barred a negligence lawsuit against SUNRISE. The suit was filed by a life enrichment manager who sustained injuries in January 2022 when a resident assaulted her. The court found that the manager's actions, including accepting the workers’ compensation award, constituted a binding election of those remedies, affirming summary judgment for SUNRISE.

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Why it matters

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The ruling limits SUNRISE's exposure to personal injury lawsuits related to employment claims in Maryland. The court determined that because the employee had previously accepted workers' compensation benefits, she could not pursue a separate negligence claim.

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Who's involved

  • SUNRISEEmployer involved in the negligence lawsuit adjudicated in Maryland.
  • MarylandJurisdiction where the appeals court adjudicated the lawsuit.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • SUNRISESpeculative

    SUNRISE might see reduced legal costs and liability exposure related to employment claims in Maryland.

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