Legal Opinion
Cox v. Baltimore County
District Court, D. Maryland
Decided September 26, 1986No. Civ. JFM-84-3062PublishedCited by 36 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
MOTZ, District Judge.
On April 15, 1983, Robert M. Creasey, a criminal in high-speed flight from the police, smashed the stolen car he was driving into a 1975 Pinto and killed its driver, James R. Cox, Jr. Cox’s wife, children and estate seek recovery for his wrongful death. They have sued Creasey, alleging that he drove his car negligently. They have sued the police officer who was chasing Creasey, alleging that he was negligent in his pursuit. They have sued the County and the police department, alleging that they negligently hired, trained and supervised the police officer. They…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- New York Times Co. v. SullivanSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- San Diego Building Trades Council v. GarmonSupreme Court of the United States · 1959
- Chicago & North Western Transportation Co. v. Kalo Brick & Tile Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1981
- General Motors Corp. v. LahockiCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1980
- Robinson v. FloridaSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
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3Cited by36 opinions
- Patricia M. Wood v. General Motors CorporationCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1988
- Emma Taylor v. General Motors CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1989
- Anne Duffy Pokorny, Administratrix of the Estate of John Duffy, Deceased v. Ford Motor CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1990
- Baird v. General Motors Corp.District Court, N.D. Ohio · 1986
- Schwartz v. Volvo North America Corp.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1989
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