Courts - Documentary Evidence - Protective Order
Sponsor: Senator CassillyCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 348 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a defendant in a malpractice claim against a licensed professional to move for a protective order to limit the disclosure of certain documentary evidence to protect the defendant from annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, or undue burden or expense; requiring a court, on a certain motion by the defendant, to review the claimant's request for documentary evidence and authorizing the court to issue a certain protective order for good cause shown; providing for the prospective application of the Act; etc.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Pierce, Tory | Frederick Ward Associates | Position only |
| FAV | Costello, Chris | MD Society of Professional Engineers | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cassilly, Senator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | MACALISTER, JAMES | MD ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE | Oral |