Anne Arundel Cnty. v. Fratantuono

Panel: Wright, Fader, James R. Eyler (Senior Judge, Specially Assigned), JJ.

Fader, J.

*129 We are asked to determine whether a county enjoys governmental immunity from a negligence claim for injury occurring in an area that is (1) contiguous with and adjacent to, but not on, a paved public street or walkway, (2) used as a walkway by pedestrians even though there is a paved sidewalk on the opposite side of the street, and (3) not in a public park, swimming pool, or similar area. A jury awarded more than $50,000 in damages to the appellee, Janine Fratantuono, for injuries she suffered as a result of…