USA – MARYLAND Trends and Developments Contributed by: Bryan D. Bolton, James F. Taylor and Brett Baulsir, Funk & Bolton, P.A.
action is initially filed in another court, dismissed in that court for lack of jurisdiction, and promptly refiled in substantially the same form in state court”. Maryland insurance litigation presents complex choice-of-forum questions that are different from most other jurisdictions. Beyond forum choice, many of the regulatory and statutory requirements and deadlines are jurisdictional, and the failure to strictly adhere to them can result in dismissal of the proceedings. Engaging experienced insurance counsel is critical to identifying and avoiding the pitfalls that are part of Maryland’s insurance law landscape.
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