Section 10-913 - Punitive damages for personal injuries. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-913. Punitive damages for personal injuries.
 

(a)  Evidence of defendant's financial means.- In any action for punitive damages for personal injury, evidence of the defendant's financial means is not admissible until there has been a finding of liability and that punitive damages are supportable under the facts. 

(b)  Claim under § 3-2A-04 considered "action".- A claim filed with the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office in accordance with § 3-2A-04 of this article shall be considered an action for purposes of this section. 
 

[1986, ch. 639; 2004 Sp. Sess., ch. 5, § 5.]