Legal Opinion
Gaver v. Harrant
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided May 4, 1989No. 57, September Term, 1988PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*18MURPHY, Chief Judge.
The issue presented is whether Maryland should adopt a cause of action permitting a minor child to recover money damages for the loss of parental society and affection when the parent is disabled by the negligence of a third party.
On April 6, 1985, a 2400-pound free-standing post and beam structure collapsed on Stephen Gaver, father of Khristin and John Gaver. Mr. Gaver was severely injured, sustaining permanent injuries to his back, body and limbs. He can no longer work, and will continue to experience physical pain indefinitely.
The accident occurred while Gaver was…
2Cases cited52 opinions
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- Adler v. American Standard Corp.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1981
- Ferriter v. Daniel O'Connell's Sons, Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1980
- Phipps v. General Motors Corp.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1976
- De Angelis v. Lutheran Medical CenterNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
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3Cited by38 opinions
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- Belcher v. GoinsWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1990
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