A new U.S. Supreme Court decision may affect how Maryland medical-malpractice cases unfold in federal court. When a medical malpractice suit is brought in federal court pursuant to diversity jurisdiction, state substantive law still applies (federal law covers the rest). … Read more
For health care providers facing a medical malpractice suit, the recent decision in Canton Harbor Healthcare Center, Inc. v. Robinson, No. 22, Sept. Term, 2024, 2025 WL 2113185 (Md. July 29, 2025), changes the landscape of what to expect in … Read more
In the high-stakes arena of healthcare litigation, the clarity and credibility of expert testimony can make or break a case. At Waranch and Brown, we recognize the danger of allowing a jury to be presented with ipse dixit expert testimony. … Read more
In a recent hard-fought victory, Waranch & Brown’s Alexander Carlson and Neal M. Brown secured a defense verdict at trial on behalf of a local surgeon in a $1.5 million case. Watch the Video Think Piece on W&B TV » … Read more
For years, physician assistants (“PAs”) were not considered “health care providers” for purposes of Maryland’s cap on noneconomic damages. This incongruence in Maryland’s statutory framework was highlighted with each medical malpractice case filed against a PA — the recoverable damages … Read more
Waranch & Brown Partners Christina N. Billiet and Neal M. Brown recently secured a defense verdict in favor of a hospital and a neurointerventional surgeon, marking the culmination of a strategic and meticulous legal battle. Watch the Video Think Piece … Read more