Housing Authority v. Woodland

In this lead paint case we examine the nature and purpose of the “good cause” exception to the written notice requirement of the Local Government Tort Claims Act (“LGTCA”). Md.Code (1987, 2013 Repl. Vol.), § 5-304 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article (“CJP”). We do so in the course of reviewing a trial court’s rulings that allowed the case to proceed to trial, over Appellant’s objection, because the court found substantial compliance and good cause for the Appellee’s failure to provide written notice of her intent to sue within 180 days of her injury.

FACTS AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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