Md. court sides with plaintiffs in slip-and-fall cases

Published



Marylanders who slip and fall on ice this winter will have an easier time getting juries to hear personal-injury claims stemming from those mishaps. Two recent decisions from the state’s highest court say people only assume the risk of walking on ice if they actually knew the ice existed, not just that a path might be slippery.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.