Margaret Fonshell Ward was part of the team on the Francis Scott Key Bridge Case
Attorney General Brown Announces Final Settlement with Owners and Operators of the M/V Dali in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Case We are proud to share that Margaret Fonshell Ward was part of the team that secured a $2.25 billion settlement with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owner and operator of the M/V Dali, on behalf of the State of Maryland in connection with the allision with the Franklin Scott Key Bridge in March 2024. In addition to being an integral part of the trial team, Peggy was one of the three lawyers who [...]
DWBHK Newsletter – December 2024
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MD Attorney General Press Release
Attorney General Brown Announces Lawsuit Seeking Damages from the M/V DALI Following the Cargo Ship’s Crash that Destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge Downs Ward Bender Herzog & Kintigh is proud to represent the State of Maryland, the Maryland Attorney General, and all State agencies in bringing claims for the costs and damages suffered by the State of Maryland as a result of container ship DALI’s allision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroying huge segments of the iconic bridge, blocking the Port of Baltimore, snarling regional traffic, and impacting the citizens of Baltimore and Maryland for years [...]
Zachary Greenbaum receives verdict in favor of his client in the Prince George’s County District Court.
Zachary Greenbaum recently received a verdict in favor of his client in case involving allegations of illegal towing. Associate, Zachary Greenbaum received a verdict in favor of his client, a condominium association, in the Prince George's County District Court. The case involved allegations of illegal towing. Zach successfully argued that independent contractor laws in Maryland shielded the condo association from liability.
Zachary Greenbaum attends IADC’s 50th Annual Trial Academy
We're thrilled to share that our Associate, Zachary Greenbaum, recently participated in the International Association of Defense Counsel's (IADC) 50th Annual Trial Academy at Stanford Law School.
Karen Herzog – ADTA Vice Chair Appointment
Karen Herzog has been named Vice Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys.
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgement
Megan Freeman and Margaret Fonshell Ward had summary judgment affirmed in their client’s favor by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in an appeal centered on vicarious liability.
Elaine Wilford Successfully Argues for Summary Judgement
Elaine Wilford was granted summary judgment in a case where the Plaintiff failed to respond to Requests for Admissions of Fact.
Judgement of Possession Obtained in Wrongful Detainer Case
This case presented an interesting legal issue as efforts to remove a resident from a continuing care retirement community are not governed by traditional landlord tenant law. Megan Freeman successfully argued this to obtain judgment in favor of her client.
Megan Freeman Bar Admission
Megan is now admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Maryland and D.C., as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.