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Maryland AG settles with LifeBridge Health for $1.98M restitution

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with LifeBridge Health, Inc. for $1,985,198.90 in restitution to patients. The settlement addresses concerns regarding outpatient facility fees charged prior to July 1, 2021, before the Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act took effect.

Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $185k from Employers

Carolyn Rae Aldridge pleaded guilty to two felony theft schemes, stealing a combined $185,296.28 from two Maryland employers between 2017 and 2021. She stole over 100 checks from ABC Builders and 13 checks from the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund. Sentencing is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

Maryland AG Consumer Alert: Super Bowl Scam Warning

The Maryland Attorney General has issued a consumer alert warning residents about potential scams related to the Super Bowl. The alert advises consumers to be wary of illegal betting sites, fake prize notifications, counterfeit merchandise, and sketchy streaming links, urging them to use licensed operators and official retailers.

Maryland AG Sues OneMain Financial for Hidden Fees

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, joined by 12 other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. The suit alleges that OneMain engaged in a bait-and-switch lending scheme, charging consumers nationwide hundreds of millions of dollars in unlawful hidden fees and interest through add-on products.

Beadell v. Eros Mgt. Realty LLC - Duty of Care to Suicidal Guest

The New York Court of Appeals addressed whether a hotel assumed a duty of care to a suicidal guest by agreeing to family requests to check on him and call for emergency assistance. The court held that the duty was not assumed under the circumstances presented.

People v. Shaw - New York Court of Appeals Opinion

The New York Court of Appeals issued an opinion in People v. Shaw, concerning a defendant convicted of murder and weapons charges. The court remitted the matter to the Appellate Division for further review of a specific count, finding a potential violation of Payton v. New York regarding the arrest and subsequent search.

People v. Tyson - Court Opinion on Pre-Indictment Delay

The New York Court of Appeals reversed lower court decisions, finding that a 14-month pre-indictment delay did not violate the defendant's due process rights in the case of People v. Tyson. The court determined that the delay was reasonable given the circumstances of the alleged assault on a corrections officer.

Gonzalez v. Northeast Parent & Child Society - Workers' Compensation Legal Fees

The New York Court of Appeals ruled that the Workers' Compensation Board cannot approve legal fees based on charges against an employer or insurance carrier for untimely compensation payments under WCL § 25 (1) (e) and (3) (f). The decision clarifies the scope of WCL § 24 (2) regarding the Board's authority to approve legal fees.

People v. Curry - Criminal Procedure Opinion

The New York Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision to revoke Eugene Curry's probation. The court found that the probationary period had expired because a declaration of delinquency was never filed, which is the exclusive mechanism to toll probation. This ruling impacts how probation terms are managed and enforced in New York.

People v. Bender - Court Opinion

The New York Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of People v. Bender, decided on March 17, 2026. The court affirmed the conviction for reckless endangerment in the first degree, finding the evidence legally sufficient and the trial court's preclusion of psychiatric evidence not an abuse of discretion.