Broadwater v. Dorsey

I respectfully dissent. I initially note that I take little issue with the majority’s discussion of the facts and with the inferences it draws therefrom in respect to the character of the Broadwaters or their son. Nor do I have any dispute with the majority over that portion of its opinion that addresses the Broadwaters’ knowledge or that portion that addresses causation. I do take issue with the majority’s view of the scope of the tort of negligent entrustment.

This is, I believe, a case of first impression in Maryland. The courts of this State, in my view, have not, until now, recognized…